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Fast Port LLC general manager Steve Perez says the Port of Brownsville can become the world's first smart trade corridor. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Port of Brownsville "Smart Bridge" proposal key to transforming RGV into global trade engine, podcast panel says

A podcast with international trade experts Steve Perez and Jerry McDonald.
Moises Arjona, Jr., CEO of Unidos Contra la Diabetes. (Photo courtesy: UCD)

UCD to host regional diabetes conference in Edinburg as part of Diabetes Awareness Month initiatives

The "Unidos En Salud: Bridging Hearts and Health for Diabetes Awareness" conference takes place Nov. 12.
Texas House District 37 candidate Oziel Ochoa speaks at Valley Interfaith's Candidate Accountability Session 2026.

Texas House candidates commit to supporting Valley Interfaith's agenda

Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.
Texas Congressional District 15 candidate Bobby Pulido, a Democrat, was the only candidate running for Congress to show up for Valley Interfaith's Candidate Accountability Session 2026.

Congressional candidate Bobby Pulido commits to supporting Valley Interfaith's agenda

Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.
Three candidates for county judge were asked to commit to Valley Interfaith's "Agenda of Issues."
Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.
The audience at AltaCair Foundation's Accelerator 2026 conference were asked to vote on a range of questions about AI. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)
The focus of Accelerator 2026 was on the practical role of AI in healthcare, access, whole person care, and community impact.
E. Ivan Zapien of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and Duncan Wood of Hurst International Consulting.
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.

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."

Hundreds turn out to celebrate life of beloved movie star

Hundreds attend a celebration of life event for the late R.J. Mitte.

From Fifth Avenue to Starbase: GBEDC Chief Shares How Wall Street Is Eyeing Brownsville’s Industrial Boom

A podcast with Gilberto Salinas, president and CEO of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

Canales: Don't Mess with Texas Infrastructure

Commentary from state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg.

City of Pharr Earns 12 National NATOA Awards

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.
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Ask the Expert: Knowing Your Family History Can Help Assess Your Breast Cancer Risks

Dr. Andrew Widener

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a primary care physician, I routinely discuss screening for cancer and other chronic diseases during annual exams.

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