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What Mexican Exporters Must Know to Stay Compliant and Competitive

3 days ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezGetting Ready to Export to the U.S.: How Mexican companies can avoid penalties and reduce costs when exporting to the United States. On May 8, 2025, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Jorge A.
McAllen Leaders Sworn in and Election Results Certified During May 12th Joint Meeting

3 days ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezOn Monday, May 12, 2025, the City of McAllen held its official canvassing of election results and administered the oaths of office to newly elected and returning city and public utility officials during a regularly scheduled Commission Meeting at McAllen City Hall. The meeting began at 4:00 p.m. and included formal proceedings and brief remarks from officials.
Jim and Kathy Collins Honored as Border Texans of the Year

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezMay 8, 2025—The 2025 Border Texan of the Year Gala was held on Thursday, May 8, in McAllen, Texas. It served as the official opening event for MXLAN, a festival that celebrates the culture, creativity, and spirit of South Texas. This year’s honorees, Jim and Kathy Collins, were recognized for their decades of leadership, philanthropy, and service across the Rio Grande Valley.
Santa Fe Steakhouse Earns 2025 OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezSanta Fe Steakhouse & Cantina, a staple of fine dining in McAllen, Texas, has once again earned the prestigious OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year the restaurant has received the honor, solidifying its reputation for exceptional food, service, and atmosphere, all recognized directly by its guests.
Valerie Serrano Awarded Prestigious Full-Ride Scholarship

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezPSJA Memorial Early College High School hosted a formal recognition ceremony on May 7, 2025, in honor of senior student Valerie Serrano. The event celebrated her selection as the Chancellor’s Endowed Scholarship recipient from Texas Woman’s University (TWU), one of the institution’s most prestigious academic honors.
SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Recognizes 2025 Small Business Week Winners at Luncheon

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezHARLINGEN, TX – In March, Angela Burton, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, announced Abygail T. Elizondo, owner of Elizondo Insurance Services, as the 2025 Small Businessperson of the Year. Six additional honorees were also recognized before National Small Business Week, which takes place May 4–10, 2025.
Pharr’s Economic Vision and the Rise of Oui Trend

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezDuring RGV Startup Week, held at the newly inaugurated Pharr Global Business Hub on May 1, 2025, Victor Perez, President and CEO of the Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC), delivered a presentation titled Pharr’s Economic Vision: A Gateway for International Business. The event highlighted Pharr’s ambition to serve as both a hub for global commerce and a launchpad for innovation in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).
Judge Cortez Thanks Federal Officials for Supporting Disaster Declaration Request After South Texas Flooding

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezIn late March 2025, the Rio Grande Valley experienced severe flooding due to unprecedented rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 20 inches of rain between March 26 and 28. The heavy rainfall led to significant damage across Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties, prompting local and state officials to seek federal disaster assistance. On May 6, 2025, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F.
Community Mourns the Passing of School Board Candidate Rojelio Aleman III

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezOn Friday, May 2, 2025, Mia Renee Diaz-Aleman shared a post on her Facebook account providing an update on her husband, Rojelio Aleman III, a McAllen Independent School District (MISD) Board of Trustees Place 7 candidate. She wrote, “Just a quick update: Roy has been taken to the hospital and is currently in the preliminary phase. We hope he will be moved to a room soon. Please offer him your support. If you have any questions, feel free to text me.
Community Mourns the Passing of School Board Candidate Rojelio Aleman II

1 week ago | texasborderbusiness.com | Roberto Gonzalez |Roberto González

Texas Border BusinessBy Roberto Hugo GonzálezOn Friday, May 2, 2025, Mia Renee Diaz-Aleman shared a post on her Facebook account providing an update on her husband, Rojelio Aleman II, a McAllen Independent School District (MISD) Board of Trustees Place 7 candidate. She wrote, “Just a quick update: Roy has been taken to the hospital and is currently in the preliminary phase. We hope he will be moved to a room soon. Please offer him your support. If you have any questions, feel free to text me.