TBB Staff

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today deployed state emergency resources ahead of severe storms, potential flash flooding, and extreme fire danger expected across the state today through the end of the week. Severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and potential flash flooding are forecasted throughout much of Texas. Extreme fire danger has also been forecasted across West/Southwest Texas and the Panhandle during the same time period.

EDINBURG – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District and the City of Edinburg will host three First Dose COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinics this week.

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) announces the Brownsville ReOpen for Business Forgivable Loan Program – Round 2 application period is now open.

Pharr, Texas – City of Pharr officials were pleased to learn that the State of Texas grew by 4 million people, according to the 2020 Census figures released yesterday by the U. S. Department of Commerce. The state gained the most in population and was one of only a handful of states across the country to gain additional congressional seats; Texas gained two additional congressional representatives and will now have 38 members in the U. S. House of Representatives.

Pharr, Texas – Pharr city officials welcomed Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs and members of the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization's (RGVMPO) Transportation Policy Board to the Pharr Events Center for a discussion regarding the Border Transportation Master Plan (BTMP).

EDINBURG, Texas – Border Patrol agents successfully disrupt several human smuggling attempts in the Rio Grande Valley.

On April 21, nonprofit Buckner Children and Family Services and Texas Department of Family and Protective Services signed a memorandum of understanding for Buckner to provide available homes for the state’s use in housing the overflow of children in the system.

A 40-year-old Weslaco attorney has entered guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery of a public official, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

The Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) has extended the deadline for RFPs on behalf of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Connect Texas Program.

Palm Valley Animal Society announced today a $1,350,000 grant investment, over a three-year period, from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in the Rio Grande Valley.