TBB Staff
Halloween Party in the Park at Quinta Mazatlán
Join us for a fun Halloween adventure at Quinta Mazatlán’s 2nd annual “Sticks & Bones” Trail, sponsored by Drs. Gerling and Ryan of the McAllen Orthodontic Group. The Halloween Day Party in the Park will be on Saturday, October 30th, from 9am to 1pm. This event is free with park admission and will feature over 30 art skeleton installations on the trail, live music, food and crafts!
RGV Border Patrol Agents Arrest Multiple Criminal Migrants
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested two Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang members, two migrants with previous convictions for sexual assault of minors, and a Paisa gang member also with a conviction for sexual assault of a minor.
RGV Agents Interdict Smuggling Attempt Near Railway
EDINBURG, Texas –Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents apprehend 24 migrants that used a train to travel further into the United States.
FDA Withdrawing Temporary Guidances for Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers
The FDA is committed to providing timely guidance to support continuity and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, the agency has continuously assessed the needs and circumstances related to hand sanitizers and issued temporary guidances to provide regulatory flexibility to certain firms to help meet the increased demand.
A world first: Ocean drone captures video from inside a hurricane
Saildrone Inc. and the NOAA have released the first video footage gathered by an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) from inside a major hurricane barreling across the Atlantic Ocean.
Village in the Valley Donates School Supplies
McAllen, Texas - Village in the Valley (ViVa) welcomed students back to Frank Roberts Elementary School in San Benito this fall with school supplies donated by its membership and community members.
Biology assistant professor receives Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation 2021 Field Biology Award
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – Dr. Karl Berg, assistant professor of biology in the UTRGV College of Sciences, has been awarded international recognition for his innovative parrot vocalization research.
Partnership to offer Mexican-American Studies Course
PHARR – In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) is proud to be offering students a new Mexican-American Studies Dual Credit Course this fall 2021 semester thanks to a partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center Now Open Sundays
EDINBURG, Texas — This Fall, explore the wonders of nature at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center (EWBC) any day of the week! EWBC is now open Sunday afternoons, giving residents and visitors more access to this unique nature park.
Edinburg Calls for Entries for Annual Veterans Parade
EDINBURG, Texas - The City of Edinburg invites the public to participate in the upcoming Veterans Day Parade! This annual event will take place on Saturday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. along Closner Boulevard also known as the ‘Boulevard of Heroes’.