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Firefighters Urge COVID-19 Response Changes to Improve Safety

For several weeks, Weslaco firefighters have sought guidance from the city regarding protocols for possible Coronavirus / COVID-19 exposures and mandatory quarantines of first responders.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham Statement on 2020...

The 2020 Census is underway and more households across America are responding every day. Over 70 million households have responded to date, representing over 48% of all households in America.
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Small Businesses for Drought

MCALLEN, Texas – Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the Small Business Administration (SBA) for drought-related disasters. These...

NFIB: Small Business Applauds Abbott on Paycheck Loan Announcement

NFIB State Director Annie Spilman released the following statement in response to Governor Abbott's announcement that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions, will provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas

NYC Neuropsycologist Available to Address this Growing Concern

A new study from Alcohol.org shows that people stuck working at home all over the country may be pounding down cold ones in between Zoom conference calls with the boss.

New Cornyn Video: Supporting Texas’ Small Businesses Through the Pandemic

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released a video for Texas small businesses explaining the federal resources offered to them through three coronavirus relief bills passed by Congress last month.

Ten PSJA educators named to the Renaissance National Honor Roll

PHARR - Ten PSJA ISD educators and their respective campuses have been named to the 2019-2020 Renaissance National Honor Roll for their outstanding performance in advancing...

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $1,502,405 in Community Health Center Funding for Nuestra Clinica Del Valle

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced $1,502,405 for the Nuestra Clinica Del Valle as part of the funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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