Checkpoint Agents Stop Big Rig Smuggling Attempt
U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted a smuggling attempt resulting in the apprehension of 15 illegal aliens.
UTRGV Receives Grant for Soil Science Initiatives
Dr. Engil Pereira, assistant professor of soil ecology in the UTRGV School of Earth, Environment, and Marine Sciences (SEEMS), has been awarded a grant to help students gain soil science research training and promote networking opportunities.
Middle Schools Earn Bevy of Awards at Junior VASE
Approximately four in every five pieces of artwork submitted by McAllen ISD middle school students earned the highest rating at the Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) held March 23 in Pharr.
Community Starts Here: The Arts at South Texas College
In a world in which people feel more detached and disengaged than ever, South Texas College is making it a point to stay connected.
Rep. Cuellar: Trump’s Threat to Shut Down Border Would Create Economic Disaster
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement on President Trump’s threat to shut down the southern border
McAllen Public Library Launches Fourth Annual Amnesty Month
“Spot” a second chance by returning your library books during Amnesty Month at MPL! During the month of April, McAllen Public Library will run a month-long drive to get overdue books, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Rays back on our shelves.
Cornyn: Humanitarian Crisis at the Border Needs Compromise, Not Politics
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged his colleagues to work together to address the humanitarian and security crisis at the southern border. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here.
April 14-20 Designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. and the Pharr City Commission proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2019, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Pharr.
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar Opens its Doors to Edinburg Community
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, a leading full-service family sports bar that provides gourmet takes on game day favorites, has opened its newest restaurant located at 415 Trenton Road.
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce Hosts 1 Million Cups Program to Connect Local Entrepreneurs
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is hosting again 1 Million Cups, a free community program to engage, educate and connect local entrepreneurs with the goal to build a strong startup community over a cup of coffee and a conversation.
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