TBB Staff

The McAllen Public Library will be kicking off its sixth annual book festival with an extensive slew of South Texas authors for readers of every age. Come find out who’s coming and all the exciting and fun activities taking place over the two-day event, including storytelling, book sales, and author signings and other special guest appearances.

An ordinance by the McAllen City Commission approved earlier this year aims to protect the quality of its surface water by reducing the pollutants discharged into the City of McAllen’s storm drainage system by residents, businesses and construction sites.

As part of its efforts to maximize productivity and to reduce inefficiencies in government operations, Pharr city leaders have made it a priority to ensure all employees are functioning at their highest level of effectiveness.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded funding to UTRGV for its Biochar-Geomedia Water Filter project, which will create a low-cost prototype filter to clear out lead and other harmful chemicals in drinking water.

A 24-year-old Laredo man has been ordered to federal prison for his role in transporting 17 undocumented aliens inside a hidden compartment, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.

Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) transportation department personnel have been extra busy lately.

Each year the International Museum of Art & Science celebrates Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, on a grand scale with community altars, cultural activities, a Catrina contest, and entertainment.

IBC Bank demonstrated how together, “We do More” by presenting a $2 million check the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to celebrate the completion of the bank’s “Give Cancer the Boot” fundraising campaign.

The City of McAllen Census Complete Count Committee (McAllen CCCC) and Workforce Solutions are teaming up to make sure the U.S. Census Bureau has enough workers to get the U.S. Census 2020 count right for the Rio Grande Valley.

Weslaco native Fred Robles was recognized by Commissioners Court for his recent win at the 40th American Royal World Series of Barbecue on Sept. 12-15 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City.