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McAllen Mayor Pro Tem Pepe Cabeza de Vaca Appointed to TML Board

he City of McAllen and the Texas Municipal League (TML) are pleased to announce that Mayor Pro Tem Pepe Cabeza de Vaca has been selected to serve as the Region 12 director on the TML Board of Directors, representing cities throughout the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

HHSC Highlights Healthy Aging Resources,Seeks Input on Aging Plan

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Healthy Aging Month in September by highlighting resources that support older Texans and encouraging people to help shape the future of aging in the state.

‘I’m a f**king US citizen’: Man left injured after ICE mistakenly detained him, officials...

Texas Border Business Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents mistakenly detained a US citizen in a Chicago suburb Sunday morning, leaving him on the ground with...

FAFSA Opens in Record Time for Second Straight Year

The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is online and available to the public, marking the earliest launch in the program’s history for the second year in a row.

Brownsville Leaders Approve New Agreement with Police Officers’ Association

The Brownsville City Commission on Tuesday approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, strengthening compensation and benefits for the men and women who serve the community through the Brownsville Police Department.

The Struggle to Make Ends Meet

Recent data from the Census Bureau indicates that US real median household income reached $87,460 last year. It’s a record high dating back to when the series began in 1967.

DHR Health Launches Nurse-Family Partnership Program

 Since 2012, DHR Health Women’s Hospital has been offering the Nurse-Family Partnership program, a free community program designed for first-time moms who meet income eligibility requirements.

TSC Students & Faculty Revive Garden Club to Benefit Community

A group of Texas Southmost College students and faculty are working to bring new life to the TSC Community Garden and Greenhouse while providing fresh produce to members of the community.

Changes Coming to Texas Secretary of State Business Filings, Sept. 29th

The SOSPortal, a new Business Filing system, will be launched on September 29, 2026.

DHS Challenges Claims in Austin ICE Shooting

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released a detailed response disputing several allegations surrounding the controversial shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during an immigration enforcement operation in Austin, Texas.

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