AUSTIN – The telltale red-and-blue lights in a driver’s rearview mirror can inspire shame and guilt. But those feelings don’t come close to the guilt speeding drivers feel after killing or injuring someone – or the pain a family feels when someone dies in a crash. Speeding can kill, and someone

This week, 19 McAllen Police Officers are in Milwaukee to support law enforcement activities at the Republican National Convention (RNC). The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), seeking additional experience in securing mass gatherings, reached out to various agencies across the country for assistance. The McAllen Police Department responded to this call,

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott met with Toyota Motor Corporation executives and suppliers and toured the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya, Japan, on the fourth day of a three-nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott met with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. executives at their semiconductor campus in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, and toured the facility on the third day of a three-nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. “Texas and South Korea seek to drive

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott announced at a press conference in Seoul, South Korea that SeAH Group will establish a high-performance metal manufacturing facility in Temple, generating $110 million in capital investment and creating over 100 new jobs in Central Texas. “Texas

Let’s give a BIG McAllen welcome to Volaris Airlines! City officials recently celebrated the partnership that brings an exciting new non-stop flight to a world-famous tourist destination—Cancun. This new route not only provides convenient travel options for our community but also strengthens our connection to one of the most popular

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks at the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Korea while in Seoul on the second day of a three-nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. The special Texas evening reception was

Our Edinburg Communications & Media Department has captured state-wide attention! This year, at the prestigious Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Awards, the department received the Award of Honor for a “Special or One-Time Video” for their exceptional piece on Sal del Rey. This recognition highlights the department’s dedication

In a significant step towards strengthening international ties, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos signed a Reaffirmation of Sister City Agreement today in San Luis Potosí, SLP., Mexico. This momentous event not only reaffirms a decade of friendship with San Luis Potosí but also highlights the mutual benefits of the Sister City

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Two recent UTRGV graduates have been selected for Fulbright Scholarships and will travel abroad to teach courses in English and cultural studies. Maya Wilson, who graduated in Spring 2024 with a BA in English, will teach English in South Korea next year from