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Income Inequality in the Rio Grande Valley: Our Collective Challenge
Income inequality in the RGV can be remediated. It’s just a matter of public and private sector leaders understanding how it affects all of us and coming together to make a change.
Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge Will Go thru Multimillion Expansion
A major $77.3 million expansion & modernization of Laredo’s Juarez-Lincoln Bridge FIS will help expedite tens of thousands of passenger buses and millions of vehicles and people that enter the U.S. annually.
Governor Abbott Announces Funding To Counter Terrorism Statewide
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $61.2 million in Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas and its citizens.
Five IDEA Schools in the Rio Grande Valley Named ‘America’s Healthiest Schools’ by Alliance...
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), one of the nation’s preeminent children’s health organizations, named five IDEA schools as some of ‘America’s Healthiest Schools.’
RCPSE Hosts Secret Service Training for Threat Assessment in Schools
A recent training on identifying potential threats within schools has proved to be invaluable, especially for law enforcement within local ISDs, according to organizers of a National Threat Assessment Center Presentation Oct. 10.
Nacho Fest Held on the Banks of the Rio Grande River IBC Bank has...
IBC Bank-Eagle Pass’ very own Senior Vice President Efrén Peña celebrated the 25th anniversary of his contribution to the creation of the International Nacho Festival in Piedras Negras, now known as Nacho Fest.
White House names UTRGV Professor Karen Lozano a Presidential Excellence Award recipient
The White House has named UTRGV Professor Dr. Karen Lozano as one of 15 recipients nationwide of the 2019 Presidential Excellence Awards in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
Cornyn Meets with City of Harlingen Officials
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell, City Manager Dan Serna
Brownsville area Attorney Fined and Sent to Prison
A 70-year-old Brownsville attorney has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of failing to file a financial reporting form as required when operating a trade or business, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Guillermo Vega Jr. pleaded guilty May 23, 2018.
Valley Man sent to Prison for Lying on Federal Firearms Form
A 40-year-old Harlingen resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of lying on a firearm application at a local Wal-Mart, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick along with Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
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