TBB Staff
Hidalgo County CSA to receive funding for COVID-19 Disaster Assistance
The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency will receive funding for COVID-2019 Disaster Assistance under the CARES Act.
New testing facilities for COVID-19 OPENS in Mercedes
The UTRGV School of Medicine’s clinical team, UT Health RGV, along with Hidalgo County leaders and the City of Mercedes are working to bring a COVID-19 testing site to the Mid-Valley area.
McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, all McDonald’s restaurants will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token of appreciation for their selfless service.
Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center helping struggling businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (ECC) is creating networking opportunities and other initiatives to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telemundo 40 Rio Grande Valley names Jorge Almaraz as New Anchor
Telemundo 40 Río Grande Valley / KTLM announced that Jorge Almaraz has been named News Anchor for Noticias Telemundo 40, KTLM’s local newscast that airs weekdays at 11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM and weekends at 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. He will take the anchor desk in late March 2020.
Cowboy Chicken Partners With Comfort Food Care Package Program to Feed At-Risk Families
Cowboy Chicken announces its partnership with Comfort Food Care Package Program, allowing guests the opportunity to serve the Texas community from the comfort of their homes.
Fazoli’s Donates Free Meals to Pharr Families in Need Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The City of Pharr is proud to announce a new initiative to help feed Pharr families in need in collaboration with Fazoli's, and local school districts.
Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT).
Congressmen Gonzalez and Vela Lead Statement with Tri-Caucus Chairs in Response to Mitch McConnell’s...
Today, Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Filemon Vela (TX-34) led a response with the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which is composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus
PSJA ISD Surprises District Teachers of the Year
Two Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Teachers were surprised this morning at their home as the district Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Robert Sandoval, Music Teacher at Henry Ford Elementary and Ludivina Hernandez, 7th grade English Language Arts Teacher at Jaime Escalante Middle School.
