TBB Staff

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday banning governmental entities in Texas — like cities and counties — from requiring masks to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Results from the 2020 Census are beginning to surface. These statistics are far more than a matter of interest. Not only is the number of representatives in the US House tied to the count, but also funds from a variety of federal programs.

The City of McAllen is offering self-serve sand bag distribution today, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at the McAllen Public Works Recycling Center, located at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd., starting at 1:00 p.m.

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting governmental entities in Texas — including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials — from requiring or mandating mask wearing.

Due to the potential inclement weather in our area, Hidalgo County Precincts are distributing sandbags free of charge to rural county residents.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) released the following statement in response to escalating violence in Israel:

The City of McAllen Public Works, located at 4201 N. Bentsen Rd., is working as diligently as possible to collect all debris and brush due to last night’s heavy rainfall.

RIO GRANE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Volleyball Head Coach Todd Lowery announced on Tuesday the addition of 6-0 freshman outside hitter Ingridy Foltran for the 2021 season.

Pharr, TX – Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will move its regularly scheduled ‘Meals Under Moonlight’ from Wednesday, May 19, 2021 to Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in anticipation of inclement weather. The ‘Meals under Moonlight’ Drive-Thru Emergency Pantry (DTEP) will take place from 5-8 p.m., or until capacity is reached at the Food Bank RGV. This distribution is intended to serve working families and individuals who are unable to attend distributions during the Wednesday morning distributions due to time conflicts. The distribution will serve up to 1,000 families.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting the inaugural Global Forum on Economic Recovery on May 18 and 19, 2021, featuring a line-up of leaders across the public and private sectors.