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E. Ivan Zapien of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and Duncan Wood of Hurst International Consulting.

Wood, Zapien: How the midterms could impact US-Mexico relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The November midterm elections could fundamentally change the way Mexico needs to engage with Washington, according to a new op-ed in The Hill. The op-ed is titled: “How the …

Mercedes launches search for new city manager as major infrastructure, retail projects move forward

Edinburg-based Altiva Management Group, LLC, has been retained to manage the recruitment process.
File photo: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar with veteran radio and TV broadcaster Ron Whitlock.

Cuellar secures over 100 bipartisan endorsements across TX-28

U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says he is honored to received an "overwhelming show of support for my reelection."
Brandon Biden, director of the Camille Playhouse in Brownsville, sang Amazing Grace during a "Celebration of Life" event for the late R.J. Mitte. (Photo: Antonio Vindell/RGG)

Hundreds turn out to celebrate life of beloved movie star

Hundreds attend a celebration of life event for the late R.J. Mitte.
A podcast with Gilberto Salinas, president and CEO of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.
Commentary from state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg.
The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference was held in Kansas City, Missouri.

UPDATED: Rio Grande LNG project is ahead of schedule and under budget

NextDecade held an open house at Texas Southmost College’s ITEC Center.

Everything Duncan Wood said at the City of Pharr's Gateway Forum

The CEO of Hurst International Consulting framed the U.S.–Mexico border as the central node of modern international commerce.

Donna leaders outline timeline for fully commercialized, high-tech international bridge port of entry

A podcast with Donna leaders Jesus Reyna, Maricela Gonzalez, and April Castañeda.

NADBank aims to boost environmental infrastructure along U.S.-Mexico border

North American Development Bank will deploy up to $300 million through qualified financial intermediaries.

Community leaders, Noble Texas Builders unite to restore historic West Side convent in San Antonio

Former HUD Secretary Henry G. Cisneros praises Noble Texas Builders.

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. acquires Rio Grande Valley Abstract

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. has acquired Rio Grande Valley Abstract, expanding its presence in Cameron County and appointing Jacqui Dempsey as executive vice president of Cameron County.

Perryman: Back to Basics

Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman discusses the work of this year's Nobel Laureates in Economics, Robert Hall and Michael Woodford.

Texas Legislative Progressive Caucus visits McAllen

Three in-depth panel discussions took place at Cine El Rey. The topics were labor rights, the environment, and immigration. 
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Dr. Andrew Widener

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