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International Economic Development Council Honors Pharr Global Business Hub
The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (Pharr EDC) has earned international recognition after receiving a ranking from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its Pharr Global Business Hub Partnership Initiative.
McAllen Police Department Now Hiring Police Officers
Applications will be available beginning Friday, August 21, 2026. Applications must be submitted to the City of McAllen Human Resources Department, located at 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, Texas 78501, no later than Friday, September 18, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
CBP AMO and Border Patrol Agents Rescue Injured Hiker in El Paso
Texas Border Business EL PASO, Texas – A U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations helicopter crew and U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Detachment...
DriveTexas Mobile App Now Available for Download
The DriveTexas mobile app is now available to download on Apple  and Google  devices. This app provides powerful, real-time travel tools right at drivers’ fingertips.
Governor Directs Review of Airports Over Illegal Religious Discrimination
Governor Greg Abbott directed a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports in Texas, including Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), for possible revocation of active state grant funds and the denial of any future grants due to illegal religious discrimination at government-owned facilities.
July Texas Upstream Employment Drops, but Talent Demand Stays Strong
Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) today highlighted new employment figures for the Texas oil and natural gas industry.
Governor Abbott Names Latest Slate of State Agency Appointees
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans.
DPS Highlights Airborne Radiation Detection Capabilities
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is highlighting a unique capability within its Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) that helps safeguard Texans from radiological and nuclear threats.
High Dove Counts Signal Strong Outlook for Upcoming Hunting Season
For a third year in a row, Texas received significant rain in the spring across most of the state, bolstering the previous year’s healthy dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist’s estimate both mourning and white-winged doves are near record highs again. These new population reports are good news for hunters hitting the field on Sept. 1, a historic early opening date approved earlier this year.
McAllen Arts Foundation Expands Scholarships, Free Concerts and Youth Opportunities
The McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation is expanding scholarships, free concerts and programs for young performers as part of its effort to make the arts more accessible throughout McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.






































