TBB Staff

Precinct 2 Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Wellness Program Coordinator Diana Huallpa presented an update on the Hidalgo County Employee Wellness Program, which began in April.

Commissioners Court is taking a stand against bullying by helping bring awareness with a proclamation declaring October as National Bullying Prevention Month.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Athletics Hall of Fame Committee announced on Tuesday the 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame class, which includes the 1989 women’s tennis team, former men’s tennis student-athlete Michel Fabry, former men’s basketball student-athlete Paul Friddle, former Track & Field/Cross Country student-athlete Westly Keating, former men’s basketball student-athlete Bruce “Sky” King, and former baseball student-athlete Andre Rabouin.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 state and territory Attorneys General, led by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and Maine Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, in calling on Facebook, Craigslist, and eBay to take proactive measures against alcohol sales on their platforms, which frequently violate state laws.

The Governor's EXPORT Assistance Program

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.

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.