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Courage Did Not Wear Only a Uniform

Heroes do not always know they are heroes.

When Duty Means Running Toward Danger

That simple distinction is one of the enduring lessons America carries from September 11, 2001, and it is the focus of the second installment of Texas Border Business' The Enduring Spirit of September 11 series, marking the 25th anniversary.

Former STC Dual Credit Student Joins Computer Science Faculty

Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – South Texas College’s newest Computer Information Technologies (CIT) faculty member, Ramiro Santos believes he has come full circle. Not...

Texas Releases Its First-Ever Official Nutrition Guidelines 

The Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee today published the first nutritional guidelines created by Texans for Texans.

Mission Fire Department to Host Annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Mission Fire Department invites the community to attend its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. at Mission Central Fire Station, 415 W. Tom Landry St., Mission, Texas 78572.

Edinburg to Host Ceremonial 9/11 Walk on Sept. 11

n remembrance of the sacrifices made by first responders in New York City on September 11, 2001, the City of Edinburg will host a free Honorary Walk on Friday, September 11, 2026. 

Border Operations Yield 247 Additional Cases in Early September

Another 247 people have been charged, including 232 illegal aliens, in 239 cases involving immigration and border security-related crimes from Aug. 28-Sept. 3.

Texas and Nuevo León Advance Strategic Economic Partnership

Texas and Nuevo León officials and business leaders are moving to strengthen long-term economic cooperation following two days of meetings in Austin focused on investment, innovation, workforce development and strategic planning.

Burlington Stores Opens New Location in Mercedes

 Burlington Stores, Inc., one of the fastest growing national off-price retailers, is opening a new store in Mercedes. With fresh merchandise arriving each week, at up to 60% off other retailers’ prices, customers will discover something new every time they shop

Border Patrol Marine Unit Rescues Man Struggling in Rio Grande

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo Sector Marine Unit rescued a man from the Rio Grande on Aug. 29, after he was seen struggling to stay afloat and repeatedly submerging during an attempted illegal crossing.

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