TBB Staff

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, McAllen households found a productive way to spend their time at home, self-responding to the 2020 Census, either online or over the phone, propelling the city to reach a very important milestone: 50% of households in McAllen have self-responded to the 2020 Census since March 12, when the Census self-response online link became available.

The National Coronavirus Recovery Commission announced a new set of recommendations today to guide governors, local leaders, federal officials, and the private sector with the steps necessary to reduce the risks of future pandemics.

A Texas A&M University-Kingsville alumnus is working on research that could lead to therapies to treat COVID-19.

Commencement week at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is normally filled with the hustle and bustle and excitement of one stage in life ending while another begins. But, thanks to COVID-19, nothing is normal.

Maj. Jason Judkins has served in the Air Force, Army and has earned three college degrees. It was his love of learning that brought him to UTSA to pursue a second doctorate.

To date, TJC has distributed $2,083,500 in immediate grants from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

El Paso Community College (EPCC) celebrated its Nursing graduates by holding the annual pinning ceremony incorporating social distancing guidelines with a drive-by ceremony.

A Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Senior was recently featured in a national Walgreens commercial with singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha dedicated to the Class of 2020.

Three PSJA ISD high school theatre troupes won a combined 12 awards on Sunday, May 24, during the 3rd Annual Palm Awards, which aims to celebrate the love of arts by recognizing the local high school theatre community across the Rio Grande Valley.

On Memorial Day we honor and remember the men and women who have given their lives in service to the United States.