Texas Border Business

Texas Border Business Your connection to the business community! - "We Promote Commerce At All Levels" - Pick up a copy of our publication on more than 800 locations Valley-wide

Texas Border Business is the definitive local commerce news source in the Rio Grande Valley. It is the single most reliable source of industry news and information available for the South Texas region.

TxDOT is currently conducting stakeholder engagement across the border region—including El Paso, Laredo, and the Rio Gra...
01/07/2026

TxDOT is currently conducting stakeholder engagement across the border region—including El Paso, Laredo, and the Rio Grande Valley—as part of the comprehensive update to the Master Plan.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched the first round of virtual public meetings as part of its update to the Texas–Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan, a binational, multimodal long‑range plan focused on improving the safe and efficient movement of people and goods ac...

Texas Border Business
01/07/2026

Texas Border Business

The Brownsville City Commission is considering whether to approve the implementation of the Midtown Entertainment District, a proposal that would create new rules for entertainment-oriented businesses in the area.

Businesses will want to prepare for a better economy because they will need to be ready to hire and expand to take advan...
01/07/2026

Businesses will want to prepare for a better economy because they will need to be ready to hire and expand to take advantage of that faster growth should it materialize.

A strong economy means more opportunities for growth in communities across the country. It means higher paychecks and more chances for Americans to reach their American dream.

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act: Codifies President Trump’s Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National ...
01/07/2026

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act: Codifies President Trump’s Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houston to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Refuge.

Texas Border Business AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after multiple bills he introduced were signed into law by President Trump during the first year of the 119th Congress: “As we reflect on the first half of the 119th Congress, I’m proud to see se...

The project, known as McAllen City Center, is envisioned as a multi-tenant commercial destination.
01/07/2026

The project, known as McAllen City Center, is envisioned as a multi-tenant commercial destination.

Construction activity at the McAllen City Center has reached a new phase, with underground infrastructure largely finished and vertical development now underway

The new Yoga program will also incorporate breath work as a foundation, Morales-Billings said.
01/07/2026

The new Yoga program will also incorporate breath work as a foundation, Morales-Billings said.

Texas Border Business By Joey Gomez McALLEN, Texas – South Texas College is enabling students to become certified yoga instructors through a brand-new program led by local instructor Sylvia Morales-Billings. STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development department is introducing a 300-ho...

CBP’s ACH Refund webpage.
01/07/2026

CBP’s ACH Refund webpage.

The trade community can expect faster refunds, thanks to two recent upgrades to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal that will prepare users for the transition to an electronic refund process Feb. 6, 2026.

2025 South Pole Illuminated Festival Brings Holiday Magic to McAllen
01/07/2026

2025 South Pole Illuminated Festival Brings Holiday Magic to McAllen

The City of McAllen officially launched the 2025 South Pole Illuminated Festival during a press conference held on November 11, 2025, at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom. Presented by the City of McAllen and McAllen Convention Center Facilities, and title sponsored by H-E-B, the event highligh...

“I am living proof that ECMO is not just a medical advancement, but a true miracle,” wrote Anthony Huerta, DHR Health pa...
01/07/2026

“I am living proof that ECMO is not just a medical advancement, but a true miracle,” wrote Anthony Huerta, DHR Health patient to the ECMO team.

Texas Border Business EDINBURG, Texas – Driven by its mission to heal even the most critically ill patients across the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health recently provided extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to its 100th patient since the program’s inception in 2023. ECMO is medicine’s most...

Early voting in-person runs through Oct. 31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
01/07/2026

Early voting in-person runs through Oct. 31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson released early voting numbers for the first week of early voting ahead of the Nov. 4 Election.

Judge Rudy Gonzalez, who administered the oath of office to re-elected Councilmember Dan Diaz, reflected on his personal...
01/06/2026

Judge Rudy Gonzalez, who administered the oath of office to re-elected Councilmember Dan Diaz, reflected on his personal connection with Diaz and their shared backgrounds in emergency medical work.

Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González / Texas Border Business During the swearing-in ceremonies for Edinburg’s newly elected city officials, two judges— County Court #1 Judge Rudy Gonzalez and U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa—offered remarks that highlighted public service, pro...

McAllen Police Investigators served the arrest warrant for Murder on Keith Vladimir Garcia on January 5, 2026. Garcia re...
01/06/2026

McAllen Police Investigators served the arrest warrant for Murder on Keith Vladimir Garcia on January 5, 2026. Garcia remains in custody pending formal arraignment of Murder, a First Degree Felony.

McAllen Police Officers arrested a suspect in a 2022 homicide investigation. Keith Vladimir Garcia was identified as the suspect in the stabbing death of George Chavez in July 2022. The victim in this case appeared to have “stab wounds,” assaulted in the area of the 2200 block of Datepalm Avenue...

Address

McAllen, TX

Telephone

(956) 928-1255

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Texas Border Business posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Texas Border Business:

Shortcuts

Share

Category