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Lamar Academy/IB Student Council Earns National Recognition

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Lamar Academy/IB Student Council has been recognized as a 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National of Student Council (NatStuCo).

Cornyn Urges Acting DHS Secretary to Prioritize Efficiency of Trade, Travel at Texas Ports...

Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan urging him to prioritize efficiency at Texas’ ports of entry as he develops a strategy to address the humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

Wall Construction Change Order: A Big Win for the Rio Grande Valley

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to a wall construction change order issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Don Young (AK-At Large), Paul Cook (CA-08) and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02)

Gonzalez, Cook, Young, and Gabbard Introduce Veterans Member Business Loan Act

Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Don Young (AK-At Large), Paul Cook (CA-08) and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) have together introduced the bipartisan Veterans Member Business Loan Act that would exclude veterans’ loans from the statutory credit union member business loan cap.

RGV Sector to host Border Patrol Recruitment Event

The U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector will host a recruitment event at the RGV Sector Headquarters.
Mayor of Laredo, Texas and Chairman of the Texas Border Coalition

TBC: We Need Our Inspection Agents at their Posts Protecting Our Nation

The Texas Border Coalition (TBC) today warned that significant delays at international bridges could interfere with shoppers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border during Holy Week and inflict significant harm on the retail community.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen at a joint press conference held at the Governor's Mansion on Jan. 9, 2019. Photo by  Miguel Gutierrez Jr./ The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, other top leaders, Propose Raising the Sales tax to Provide...

Texas Governor Propose Raising the Sales Tax to Provide Property Tax Relief

A Multi-Cultural Experience at the IMAS: Mexican and Latin American Folk Art Exhibit 

The International Museum of Art & Science will introduce visitors to a variety of colorful and powerful pieces from its collection of Mexican and Latin American folk art.

Nonprofit Organization Provides four PSJA Students with free Assistive Technology

A national nonprofit organization recently made its way down to the Rio Grande Valley to equip a handful of students who have visual impairments with closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) to help provide them with a brighter future.

City of McAllen to Move Forward on FEMA-Funded Drainage Improvement Project for Westway Heights

The City of McAllen has identified 66 projects, totaling over $46 million to address drainage issues throughout the city.

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