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Donald Drefke presented about the women involved in the Mexican-American War during a Sunday Speaker Series presentation in 2017.

Museum volunteer, Donald Drefke, will present about The Chisholm Trail at MOSTHistory Jan. 27...

According to the Texas Historical Commission guide on the Chisholm Trail, “[h]istorians have long debated aspects of the Chisholm Trail’s history, including the exact route and even its name.
STC Trustee Victoria Cantu has outlined her priorities for 2019. Cantu is currently the CEO of Children’s Education Station, a childcare program based in Peñitas, Texas assisting with the development of children ranging in ages from infant to elementary level. She represents District 2 for STC, which serves the areas of La Joya, Western Mission, Palmview, Sullivan City, Penitas, and Western Alton. She began her position on the Board in May 2018.

Trustee Victoria Cantu’s priorities include promoting South Texas College on a national level in...

Eight months into the job as a member of South Texas College’s Board of Trustees, Victoria Cantu says advocating for the college on a national level remains her top priority for 2019.

Cornyn, Wyden Introduce Bill to Exempt Trafficking Survivors’ Restitution from Federal Taxes

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) today introduced the Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act (S. 169)

Rep. Cuellar Appointed to Key Appropriations Subcommittees

Yesterday, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) was appointed to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for the 116th Congress.

Temporary Closure of Main Lanes of I69E in Lyford

The Texas Department of Transportation announces that the northbound main lanes of I-69E will be closed today January 17, 2019, from 9 AM to 6 PM.

McAllen elementary school nominated for national Blue Ribbon Award!

Houston Elementary School has been nominated for a prestigious national award – the Blue Ribbon – it was announced by the Texas Education Agency today.
From L-R: J.J. Zamora, McAllen city commissioner; Mayor Jim Darling; and Robert De León, MPA, Business Management Analyst, Transit Department. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez

McAllen Mayor Encourages Everyone to Use Public Transportation, Metro McAllen

During a ceremony that took place at the bus station, Mayor Jim Darling said that McAllen Metro has been part of the city for quite some time.
The UTRGV Chess Team, which was named the 2018 Chess College of the Year by the U.S. Chess Federation, will defend its title as national champions at the Presidents’ Cup in April in New York. The team participated Dec. 27-30 in San Francisco in the Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship, which determines the top four highest-ranking universities and advances them to the President’s Cup tournament, also known as the Final Four of College Chess. (Photo by David Pike)

UTRGV Chess teams Advance to Defend National Title

The UTRGV Chess Team, fresh off a successful tournament at the Pan American Intercollegiate Chess Championship, now will defend its title as national champions at the Presidents’ Cup in April in New York.

Cornyn, Cruz Praise White House Announcement of Texas Judicial Nominees

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominations

Cornyn Pledges to Oppose Any Effort by Democrats to Weaken Pro-Life Policies

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to President Trump thanking him for his consistent commitment to the pro-life cause and urging him to strongly reject any proposals from congressional Democrats that weaken pro-life policies.

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