TBB Staff

McAllen has once again been recognized as one of the top cities in America for its low crime rate, but this time, the ranking compares the direct economic costs of crime to individual victims, perpetrators, communities and society at large. MoneyGeek website analyzed crime statistics and research findings based on victim; criminal justice systems; crime career; and intangible costs to estimate the cost of crimes in over 300 cities across the United States, ranking McAllen as #15 overall.

2020 was a time of deep reflection for McAllen businessman and City of McAllen Public Utilities Trustee Tony Aguirre. He considered all of our past and present city employees and elected officials and how, historically, McAllen has stood out for being progressive and never satisfied with the status quo.

On Sunday, January 4th, I was sworn into the 117th Congress. I am honored to continue to represent Texas’ 28th in Washington for the next two years. A great deal of work lies ahead, but I remain steadfast in my commitment to working every day to advance the priorities of my constituents.

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today swore-in Senator Drew Springer at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. Springer will serve as state senator on behalf of Senate District 30.

ALAMO – A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) senior’s essay was recently featured in the January/February 2021 issue of the Texas School Business Magazine.

Border Patrol Agents arrest a gang member and three sex offenders after they illegally enter the United States.

EDINBURG, Texas– Yesterday, Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents seized over 800 pounds of marijuana in four separate events.

Vice President Mike Pence started last week like it was any normal week — until Wednesday when tens of thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered at the Capitol to protest the certification of the presidential election, a protest that quickly turned ugly.

Edinburg (January 11, 2021) - DHR Health will provide vaccinations for eligible residents of the Rio Grande Valley this Tuesday, January 12th at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Small Business Administration continues implementation of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, signed into law by President Trump on Dec. 27, 2020, SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza made the following statement in regards to Section 325: