UTRGV, PSJA ISD, Harlingen CISD awarded nearly $100K for bilingual enrichment courses
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) recently announced that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in partnership with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Harlingen CISD have been awarded a $99,991 grant by the National Endowment of the Humanities
1 Million Cups (1MC) is back again to McAllen
1MC McAllen is a free program where the community connects with entrepreneurs. Coffee is provided while we engage in a 6-minute presentation followed by 20 minutes of Q&A with two local entrepreneurs!
Ellie Torres takes over Precinct 4 at Hidalgo County
Ellie Torres officially became Hidalgo County Commissioner Precinct 4. Congressman Vicente Gonzalez administered the oath of office. The ceremony brought together hundreds of people to witness such an important event for Precinct 4 and Hidalgo County, which is a region considered a leader in population growth and progress in South Texas.
Weslaco Beautiful selects Weslaco ISD for Commercial Beautification Award
Weslaco Beautiful, a committee of the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce, selected Weslaco Independent School District as its latest Commercial Beautification Award recipient.
Cornyn, Peters Bill to Improve Efficiency and Boost Safety at U.S. Ports of Entry...
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statements after President Trump signed their United States Ports of Entry Threat and Operational Review Act into law.
UTRGV announces 11 Valley legislative internships for 2019
Eleven UTRGV students are about to embark on an experience that will change their lives, with a spring internship at the State Capital during the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
McAllen’s retail economy generates most sales tax revenue for the year among Valley’s largest...
McAllen, Brownsville and Harlingen finished first, second and third, respectively, in the amount of local sales taxes generated by their retail economies for the one-year period calculated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Harlingen Names Interim Police Chief
Harlingen City Manager Dan Serna has named Assistant Chief of Police-Chief of Staff Michael Kester as interim chief. Kester, a 28 year veteran of the department, will take over on December 26 for retiring Chief Jeffry Adickes whose last day on the job is December 25, 2018.
Congressman Gonzalez Requests Answers About Concertina Wire Removal on U.S.-Mexico Border
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) on Thursday requested information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan
Half Million Dollar in Improvements Planned At Harlingen Corners Retail Center
Harlingen Corners conveniently located off of Interstate 2 has a new owner who has big plans for the 300,000 sq. ft. property.
