The proven safety measure aims to address speed related crashes The TxDOT El Paso District will be the first in the state to implement and activate a variable speed limit (VSL) to address congestion, weather, construction, and other roadway conditions. “Speed is one of the top contributing factors in traffic

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites you to celebrate nature during National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 13-19, 2024. Enhance your well-being and enjoy the outdoors while experiencing the nation’s premier wildlife conservation network, the National Wildlife Refuge System. Founded in 1903, the system provides nearby nature to millions of Americans while conserving

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed the termination of the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA). This historic move is expected to bring Texans future toll relief and more free lanes to drive in the Houston area. “This is an extraordinary outcome for Texans. Not only will this

The City of Brownsville, the Gladys Porter Zoo, and the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) have taken a significant step toward enhancing the zoo’s future as a world-class attraction. Following unanimous approvals from BISD’s Board of Trustees and the Brownsville City Commission, the city has officially purchased the former Cummings

The complete reconstruction of Old Highway 77 is set to begin this October, bringing long-awaited improvements that will make traveling the roadway much smoother and safer for motorists. To commemorate the launch of this significant project, a ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony will take place on October 15 at the corner

UTRGV School of Medicine former student, now at Harvard, shares how she is succeeding in medicine By Saira Cabrera Dr. Adriana Saavedra-Simmons, a 2022 graduate of the UTRGV School of Medicine, walks confidently down the pale hallways of Massachusetts General Hospital – Harvard Medical School, to visit with her patients.

By Laura Butterbrodt Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its meeting on Sept. 26, 2024. Public Transportation The Texas Transportation Commission awarded a total of $44.4 million in state and Federal Transit Administration program funds to 31 public transit agencies in Texas to support rural bus

By Amanda Alaniz UTRGV Enactus student members will be travelling more than 7,000 miles across the world in October to compete in a global competition. In a symbolic triumph for the Texas border region, the UTRGV Enactus Chapter claimed the 2024 Enactus USA National Champion title at the annual Enactus United

Strengthening International Trade & Commerce Ties McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos, Commissioner District 4, Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo, Commissioner District 6, Pepe Cabeza de Vaca, and McAllen City Manager Isaac J. Tawil hosted Consul General of Ireland Robert Hull on his first visit to the Rio Grande Valley. The purpose of Consul

Flag-raising ceremonies at McAllen City Hall throughout September In honor of Central America’s and Mexico´s Independence Day anniversaries, the City of McAllen, in collaboration with the Consulates of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico, will be hosting a series of flag ceremonies, kicking off with today’s ceremony, raising the El