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Secretary Hughs Convenes Second Border Trade Advisory Committee Meeting Of 2019
Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today convened the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2019, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to international trade with Mexico
City of McAllen Launches Smart Speaker App During Live News Broadcast From Newly Redesigned...
The City of McAllen unveiled its newly launched smart speaker app, the City of McAllen on Alexa and Google. Armed with just under 600 frequently asked questions, the City of McAllen smart speaker app is an additional customer service tool to help answer questions and provide information.
Former Gulf Cartel comandante receives significant prison sentence
A 34-year-old Mexican man has been ordered to federal prison sentence following his conviction of conspiracy to import large amounts of cocaine and marijuana, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
Armed drug trafficker/gang member sent to prison
A 39-year-old Corpus Christi resident and Texas Syndicate member has been ordered to federal prison for trafficking cocaine and possessing a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. John Mendez aka John Manuel Mendez pleaded guilty May 31.
Anecdote: Roberto’s Unexpected Debut with Myrna and Los Platinos
Back in the 70’s there was a very popular musical trio called Myrna and Los Platinos. The trio had performed internationally and played original songs composed by Osmel Martinez who at the time was considered to be an acoustical guitar virtuoso
McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B, Announces the Next Big Thing
Earlier today, McAllen Holiday Parade officials, hosted a special announcement, where they unveiled the next big thing for the internationally-acclaimed event, presented by H-E-B: the Brightest Lights at Santa’s Circle in the South Pole of Texas, the theme for this year’s event.
Border Patrol Agents Interdict more than $765K worth of Narcotics
Rio Grande City agents seized more than 950 pounds of marijuana in two separate incidents.
Four PSJA ISD leaders nominated as 2019-2020 Life Changers of the Year
Four Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA) leaders have been recently nominated as 2019-2020 LifeChangers of the Year.
MHS students earn AP Scholar recognition
Mission High School (MHS) had a total of 8 students earn AP Scholar recognition for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Governor Abbott Appoints Farias And Schwartz To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Fred Farias, III, O.D. and appointed Emma Schwartz to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025.
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