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Pharr Firefighters. Image courtesy of the City of Pharr.

Labor Agreements with Fire and Police Unions Approved

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The City of Pharr has successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts with both Fire and Police Unions. After a two-year carryover of existing contracts, the negotiations concluded within a day of each other and resulted in 3-year contracts with each entity, incremental pay increase, and organizational modifications.
From l-R. José Mullet, Air Service Development; Chris Boswell, Harlingen Mayor , Alfredo Gonzalez, Frontier Airlines Sales Manager and Mary Esterly, Director of Aviation. Image by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez, Texas Border Business.

Harlingen to Las Vegas non-stop $49

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Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announces new nonstop flights from Valley International Airport (HRL) to Las Vegas beginning Sept. 9, 2021. To celebrate the new Las Vegas service, Frontier is offering introductory fares starting at $49*.
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Small Business Thanks Gov. Abbott for Signing COVID-19 Liability Protection Bill

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NFIB State Director Annie Spilman today thanked Gov. Greg Abbott for signing Senate Bill 6, legislation that provides much-needed COVID 19 liability protection for small business owners, manufacturers, and other employers during a pandemic emergency.
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Shareese Hicks Hired As New Track & Field And Cross Country Head Coach

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics, Chasse Conque announced on Tuesday the hiring of Shareese Hicks, who spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Memphis, as the new head coach of the Vaqueros track & field and cross country programs.

$19.5 Million From American Rescue Plan For Broadband In Brownsville

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Mayor Trey Mendez and the City of Brownsville Commission approved $19.5 million from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds for broadband development, which will help eliminate the digital divide in Brownsville. The item was approved in a regularly scheduled City Commission meeting held on July 5, 2021.

Edinburg Library to Host Local Author W.F. Strong Thursday

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The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to meet local author W.F. Strong. The author will promote his book – Stories from Texas: Some of Them Are True. Vol II – at the library on Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Edinburg, TX— The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library invites the public to meet local author W.F. Strong. The author will promote his book – Stories from Texas: Some of Them Are True. Vol II – at the library on Thursday, July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This 2021 release is the sequel to 2018’s Stories From Texas: Some of Them Are True. The first book contained 70 Texcentric stories about Texas history and culture, famous Texans and iconic brands. This new volume continues those themes with 65 new stories that celebrate the beautiful and diverse histories of the Lone Star State and its peoples. W.F. Strong is a Fulbright scholar and Professor of Communication at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He grew up in South Texas and holds degrees in Communication and Literature from Abilene Christian University and the University of North Texas, as well as a Doctorate in Communication and Rhetoric from the University of Arizona. His storytelling influences range from Mark Twain, on whom he wrote his doctoral dissertation, to former public-radio host Garrison Keillor. Strong has pursued a lifelong fascination with Texas literature, history and culture, having immersed himself in the classic books of the great Texas novelists and historians, from Walter Prescott Webb's ''Indians of Texas'' to Larry McMurtry's ''Lonesome Dove'' series to Philipp Meyer's ''The Son.'' He grew up working on farms and ranches in South Texas and so has had a long connection with the Texas soil, as did his ancestors, who farmed and ranched in North Texas for more than a century. Two of his distant forebears signed the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico. This familial history has nurtured his love for the vibrancy of Texas culture, both historical and modern. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited so come early to ensure a seat. For more information, contact Raúl Martínez at 956-383-6246. The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library is located at 1906 South Closner Boulevard in Edinburg, TX.

City of McAllen Launches Community Toolshed

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The McAllen City Commission approved the creation of a community toolshed, a program where McAllen residents can borrow – for free – various lawn and garden tools and equipment for residential beautification.

RGV Agents Encounter a Group of 298 Migrants

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Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station (RGC) agents apprehended 736 migrants in three large groups in La Grulla, Texas.

Border Patrol Agents Continue Rescue Efforts in the RGV

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U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector continue life-saving efforts.
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New Pedestrian Crossing Signal to be Activated on Bartlett Ave.

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Attention motorists, if you are used to driving through Bartlett Avenue to and from Del Mar, you will be seeing a new yellow flashing signal and portable message signs.
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