Cattlemen Applaud Filing of Eminent Domain Reform Legislation
Robert McKnight Jr., president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), joined Rep. DeWayne Burns, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, and other prominent property rights advocates at a news conference Wednesday to announce the filing of HB 991 and SB 421
Calling all Trekkies: George Takei to speak at UTRGV’s next Distinguished Speaker Series
Best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” actor and activist George Takei will speak about his rise as a sci-fi celebrity icon
McAllen Public Library awarded Family Place Expansion Grant
The McAllen Public Library has been announced as a recipient of the 2019 Family Place Library Expansion Grant for the Lark Library Branch.
New Dog Park in Mission
City of Mission Leaders celebrated one of two new dog parks January 19, 2019, with a “Leash Cutting” Ceremony at the Bannworth Park on 1822 N. Shary Road. The City of Mission’s two new two-acre playgrounds where Mission’s four-legged friends and citizens can socialize and exercise while surrounded by gardens of butterflies and numerous shade trees.
McAllen Intersections Out Due to High Winds Traffic Operations working with AEP to repair
The following intersection traffic signals are out completely with no power due to high winds.
Bicentennial and Harvey
10th Street and Zinnia
10th Street and Violet
Cornyn, Feinstein Appointed Chairs of Senate Narcotics Control Caucus
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) were appointed to serve as Co-Chairs of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
The Beach Boys Now and Then McAllen Performing Arts Center March 28
The Beach Boys are coming to the McAllen Performing Arts Center on March 28th, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are still available at The MPAC primary Box Office located at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.
Congressman Gonzalez Appointed to House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) today announced his new position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 116th Congress.
Dan Gurwitz Finishes a Successful Year as Chairman of RGV Partnership
Dan Gurwitz, an attorney with Atlas Hall and Rodriguez L.L.P. finished one year in 2018 chairing the RGV Partnership.
South Texas College and Valley school districts emphasize partnerships for continued success
South Texas College is committed to forging new and innovative partnerships with all school districts in order to transform the region, according to STC President Dr. Shirley A. Reed.



















