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Rep. Cuellar Criticizes President Trump’s National Emergency Declaration

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) criticized President Trump’s national emergency declaration, which could potentially re-direct $3.6 billion, including nearly $520 million worth of urgently needed Department of Defense (DoD) military construction funds intended for military bases in Texas.

Groundbreaking of New Agricultural Science Facility

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Agricultural Science Facility, made possible through a city-school partnership with the City of Pharr.

OP-ED: Wind Energy Booming in South Texas

We have a lot of pride here in South Texas - From our culture, to our food, our Texan entrepreneurial spirit and the economic investment we attract from across the globe. Recently, we’ve found something new to take pride in: Wind Energy.

School Board Candidates at Citizens League Forum

All McAllen Board of Trustees candidates have been invited to the McAllen Citizens League noon Luncheon. The Political Forum is scheduled for Thursday, February 28th at noon at the Salvation Army Center on 23rd Street and Pecan in McAllen.

UTRGV Baseball Drops Al Ogletree Classic Opener to Portland

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team opened the Al Ogletree Classic with a 6-4 loss to Portland on Friday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.
Conrado Diaz Credit: Jesica Gonzalez

UTRGV Baseball uses Seven-run Sixth to Beat North Dakota State

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team scored seven runs in the sixth inning to come from behind and beat North Dakota State University (NDSU) 8-3 in the Al Ogletree Classic on Saturday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.
Secretary Whitley visits with students and faculty at Veterans Memorial Early College High School in Brownsville, Texas. Office of the Texas Secretary of State, 2/21/2019

Secretary Whitley Meets With Public Officials, Community Leaders During Rio Grande Valley Engagement Tour

Texas Secretary of State David Whitley visited the Rio Grande Valley this week to meet with public officials, economic development organizations, and community leaders in order to strengthen relationships with local stakeholders throughout the border region.
Tx Sect of State at McAllen Anzalduas Bridge

Texas Secretary of State Visits Anzalduas International Bridge

Earlier today, representatives from the City of McAllen, Mission and Hidalgo welcomed Secretary of State David Whitley to discuss commercial traffic expansion and related infrastructure at Anzalduas International Bridge
Janet Vackar is conducting the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Janet Ogden Vackar Sports Complex in Edinburg. The Edinburg community participated in this once-in-a-lifetime event, which is a historical event for Bob and Janet Vackar. The Vackars are from Edinburg and have many stories about growing up in this community that they hold so dear to their hearts. The people of Edinburg see them as exceptional community leaders who always give back to the communities of the Valley. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.

Janet Ogden Vackar Honored with Sports complex

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District dedicated one of the newest parks in the community in honor of Janet Ogden Vackar, a businesswoman and philanthropist.
Anastasia Dedik

Internationally Renowned Concert Pianist Visits the Valley

Hailed as a “flawless and memorable” and “expressive, emotive, and deeply poetic” pianist, Anastasia Dedik will join the Valley Symphony Orchestra for a performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” on Friday, March 1 at 8:00 pm.

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