TBB Staff

As the senior Texas Southmost College trustee, Adela Garza’s vision, leadership and commitment to TSC have been invaluable in transforming the identity of the comprehensive community college in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) intercepts four smuggling attempts resulting in 54 apprehensions.

McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents arrested a Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) and a migrant previously convicted of rape.

When the first day of school arrives for Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) on August 16, campuses will be ready to welcome back all students for in-person instruction.

This May, at the Harlingen Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors’ meeting, the Harlingen EDC board, with great support from the City Commission, approved forgiving nearly $500,000 in loans.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) is currently hosting Gifted & Talented Chess and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics) Camps at Liberty Middle School in Pharr for students in the district’s Gifted & Talented Program from Kinder through 3rd grade.

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) is launching the exhibit “This is a STEMinist” presented in partnership with McAllen Public Utility (MPU) highlighting women scientists.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently held a press conference to announce his plans for the State of Texas to build a physical border wall with state taxpayer dollars. He also indicated a new approach to charge immigrants and asylum seekers with state crimes to create a criminal record and jail them.

A World War II veteran who never received the military medals that he earned will finally get the honor during a Pinning Ceremony 75 years after the war ended.

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a custom car-truck and hot rod show during Texas Cook’Em High Steaks in Edinburg. The FREE family-friendly event will be held Sunday, July 4, at Ebony Hills Golf Course from 12 P.M. - 4 P.M.