Mission forges ties with Mazatlán, Mexico
Texas Border Business Mission, TX- The City of Mission signed a sister city agreement with Mazatlán, a Mexican town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of...
Luminary Scholarship program for undergrads unveiled
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley today announced a one-of-a-kind, merit-based scholarship program – the Luminary Scholarship – for undergraduate students.
Texas City Attorneys Association Board of Directors Elects Victor Flores
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Brownsville Interim City Attorney, Victor Flores, was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) during the association’s fall meeting in Houston, Texas on October 7, 2021. Mr. Flores is one of only two attorneys who have been appointed to the board from the Rio Grande Valley since the inception of the organization in 1928. Directors on the TCAA Board will attend numerous TCAA board meetings a year, and along with the rest of the board, will be responsible for setting policy and procedures for the organization, amongst other duties.
Temporary TSA PreCheck® application center to open for appointments at McAllen International Airport
McALLEN, Texas – Residents of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck® program at McAllen International Airport (MFE) October 18 - 22.
Halloween Party in the Park at Quinta Mazatlán
Join us for a fun Halloween adventure at Quinta Mazatlán’s 2nd annual “Sticks & Bones” Trail, sponsored by Drs. Gerling and Ryan of the McAllen Orthodontic Group. The Halloween Day Party in the Park will be on Saturday, October 30th, from 9am to 1pm. This event is free with park admission and will feature over 30 art skeleton installations on the trail, live music, food and crafts!
RGV Border Patrol Agents Arrest Multiple Criminal Migrants
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested two Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members, two migrants with previous convictions for sexual assault of minors, and a Paisa gang member also with a conviction for sexual assault of a minor.
RGV Agents Interdict Smuggling Attempt Near Railway
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents apprehend 24 migrants that used a train to travel further into the United States.
FDA Withdrawing Temporary Guidances for Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
The FDA is committed to providing timely guidance to support continuity and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, the agency has continuously assessed the needs and circumstances related to hand sanitizers and issued temporary guidances to provide regulatory flexibility to certain firms to help meet the increased demand.
Homeland Security to Allow Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Canada and Mexico to Enter U.S....
In November, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin allowing fully vaccinated travelers from Mexico or Canada to enter the United States at land and ferry POEs for non-essential reasons.
Robert C. Vackar Adds $900,000 to His Sister’s Endowment
Robert C. Vackar, a successful automobile dealer in the Rio Grande Valley, added $900,000 to the Susan Lewis Vackar Clark Endowed Memorial Scholarship.
