McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos Attends Nuevo Leon Governor’s Inauguration
On October 3, 2021, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos traveled to the Mexican State of Nuevo Leon to attend the swearing-in ceremony for the new governor of the state, Samuel Garcia.
Governor Samuel Garcia Inauguration Ceremony
Texas Border Business
Governor Abbott Submits Formal Appeal of Federal Emergency Declaration Denial for State Of Texas...
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden formally requesting an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of an emergency disaster declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the crisis at the Texas-Mexico Border. Governor Abbott initially submitted this request on September 20.
Edinburg Chamber Announces Its 2021 Man and Woman of the Year
On early Tuesday, October 5, 2021 the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2021 Man and Woman of the Year.
Refugee Children’s Stories Shared in Book Featuring SHSU Students’ Work
Students at Sam Houston State University are always working to fulfill the university motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service.” Recently, many SHSU graduate students and alumni collaborated with Montse Feu Lopez, associate professor of Hispanic Studies at SHSU and other experts to write “Serving Refugee Children: Listening to Stories of Detention in the USA.”
When Zero Isn’t Zero
Recent quotes from many politicians claim that the proposed $3.5 trillion spending bill costs “zero.” Just in case you were wondering, this is not so. Even if taxes are raised by enough to theoretically cover the costs (a problem in and of itself given the methods and time periods used to arrive at this conclusion), there are nonetheless negative effects on individuals, families, corporations, and the economy.
Laredo Health Department Receives Recognition from Texas Governor
Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Health Department has received a certificate from the State of Texas Office of the Governor, Greg Abbott, recognizing the department’s hard work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Three Gang Members Arrested in the RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested a Mara-Salvatrucha gang member and two Gulf Cartel members.
Borderplex Alliance Wins Economic Development Organization of the Year
Washington, D.C. — The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awarded The Borderplex Alliance their coveted Economic Development Organization of the Year Award. The honor was presented in front of over 1,000 attendees at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, currently underway in Nashville.
One City One Book 2021 Author Presentation & Book Signing
Laredo, Texas – The Laredo Public Library’s One City One Book is a popular reading program that connects readers citywide by offering free access through the Laredo Public Library to a well-reviewed book that the author presents.
