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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $475,000 for UTRGV to Help Migrant Students Receive High School Diplomas

Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) was awarded $475,000 through the U.S. Department of Education for the High School Equivalency Program.
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McAllen Police Seek to Identify and Locate Persons of Interest in Burglary Investigation

McAllen Police Officers need your help in identifying and locating persons of interest in a burglary of building an investigation. The images of the persons of interest were caught on surveillance camera.

Mission Implements new Mapping System

The City of Mission is going through a massive transformation. As the population grows, small businesses and developers are clamoring to take advantage of the demand and the rapid growth in the area.

Palm Valley Animal Center Needs Foster Homes for 100 Dogs for 10 Days

Clear the Shelters (cleartheshelters.com) is a nationwide adoption event hosted by NBCUniversal, and Palm Valley Animal Center will be participating again in 2019.
UTRGV’s Psychology Student Alliance for Research (PSAR), along with Edinburg Counseling Student Association, Psychology Club and Office for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, are coming together to gather new clothing donations to help victims of sexual assault. The clothing donated is to assist the nonprofit organization Mujeres Unidas. The clothing drive ends August 18. Pictured is Margot Martinez, PSAR member and sexual assault outreach advocate for Mujeres Unidas, and PSAR President Mauricio Yanez. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

Several UTRGV organizations hold Clothing drive to benefit Mujeres Unidas

A simple, brand-new t-shirt dropped into a decorated donation box can make a big difference for one person.

Rep. Cuellar Encourages Texas Families to Participate in 2019 Sales Tax Holiday

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) encourages Texas families to participate in the Sales Tax Holiday from Friday, August 9 at 12:01 AM to Sunday, August 11 at 11:59 PM this year.
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City of McAllen Explains Property Tax Rate Increase of $24 PER YEAR

As the City of McAllen goes through its annual budget process with the McAllen City Commissioners, highlighting the various projects that make up the proposed revenue and expenses for the upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal years, one critical aspect included in the bottom line is the expected property tax increase McAllen property owners will face.

CBP Explorers Participates in Third Annual S.W.A.T. Camp

From July 29th to July 31st, the Fort Brown Station, in collaboration with Brownsville Station and Office of Field Operation Explorer Programs hosted the Third Annual S.W.A.T. Camp near Falfurrias, Texas.

Operation Big Rig

On August 6, 2019, U.S. Border Patrol Agent Joseph Quatarone presented Operation Big Rig to students taking part in a Commercial Driving License class at the South Texas College -Technology Campus.

Harlingen Border Patrol Station Hosts Family Academy Graduation

The Harlingen Border Patrol Station Border Community Liaison (BCL) Program hosted its first Family Border Patrol Academy graduation.

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