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Governor Abbott, Chancellor Sharp, Chief Kidd Announce COVID-19 Federal Assistance Training for Local Leaders
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will provide a series of free online trainings to help local officials understand, acquire, and administer federal assistance available to the state of Texas and municipalities through the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act and recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
City of McAllen, MPD Celebrate Parking Garage Completion
The City of McAllen and the McAllen Police Department celebrated the much-anticipated completion of the McAllen Public Safety Building’s parking garage, which took over three years and was funded entirely by MPD forfeiture funds.
Accept No Substitutes: There’s Only One Texas State Securities Regulator
U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel on April 23 issued a temporary restraining order to shut down the website of an entity that is allegedly pretending to be an Austin-based securities regulator as a way to commit identity theft.
Rep. Cuellar Announces Over $39 million in Federal Funding for COVID-19 Efforts in Texas
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $39,141,025 in federal funds for the State of Texas to assist in efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
USA Today Premieres “Legendary Tips and Guitar Secrets with Don McLean”
Songwriter Hall of Fame member and BBC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Don McLean continues to be creative, even in times of quarantine.
Congressman Gonzalez Votes on Emergency Funding Package to Replenish PPP and Aid Hospital Workers...
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) voted in favor of H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Health Care Enhancement Act.
U.S. News ranks all 4 ECISD high schools among best in nation
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District recently announced that all four of its high schools have been named to the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best High Schools for the second consecutive year.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to The Finance Commission of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sharon McCormick and Laura Warren and reappointed Hector J. Cerna to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2026.
Local Company Deploys Covid-19 Response Team for IT Services
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, CarrierCOM Secure IT Services has a team of certified experts to work to keep essential computer networks operating efficiently and securely so businesses can focus on what is important.
Laura Warren Appointed by Governor Abbott to The Finance Commission of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sharon McCormick and Laura Warren and reappointed Hector J. Cerna to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2026.
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