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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.

“We Need Help From Congress,” Rodolfo Karisch, Border Patrol Chief Sector RGV

In response to the unprecedented activity of illegal crossings to the United States of men, women, and children of Central America, Rodolfo Karisch, head of the border patrol sector RGV, announced at a press conference that this situation has exceeded them and asks for help.
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Texas Senate Passes Bill to Increase Age to Purchase Tobacco

Today, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 21 joint-authored by Senator Joan Huffman and Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa to raise the minimum legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21.
Henry Fisher

UTRGV Men’s Golf Moves up Two More Spots to Finish Ninth at Cowboy Classic

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s golf team moved up another two spots in the standings to finish in ninth place at the Cowboy Classic on Tuesday at Whirlwind Golf Club.

Over 200 Family Units and Unaccompanied Children Arrested in Matter of Hours

U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector continue to encounter large groups crossing the Rio Grande.

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