The citrus industry in the Rio Grande Valley was still young when Mission resident Paul Ord and the Young Men’s Business League organized the first Texas Citrus Fiesta in 1932. The celebration was seen as a way of promoting the winter harvest of grapefruits and oranges in the Valley.

Mayor Rigo Lopez officially filed for re-election today, seeking a second term in office. He is the first candidate to file for the City of Peñitas municipal elections, which will be held in May 2019.

Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ Fox and Friends to discuss Democrats’ refusal to fund the government and provide border security.

Joseph Chance, a local historian, will provide insight about this trail during his Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “The Goodnight-Loving Trail,” on Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. at the Museum of South Texas History.

A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD elementary educator has been selected by the Space Foundation as one of 27 outstanding educators from across the world to join its Teacher Liaison Program in 2019.

Texas Community Bank had the best philanthropic year in 2018. Multiple donations were made to selected nonprofit organizations that provide value to residents of the Rio Grande Valley.

The purpose of the lunch was to thank Consul Eduardo Bernal for its great support to the City during his tenure as Consul of Mexico in McAllen.

The American businessman who owns TFI group has acquired a $1 billion stake in BYD.

Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his vote to end the government shutdown and pay federal workers ahead of what will be their second missed paycheck while also providing for border security.

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, voted to reopen and fund the Department of Homeland Security through February 28.