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DHR Health Institute for Research and Development is leading the conduct of innovative research in the Rio Grande Valley for early diagnosis and effective treatment of COVID-19. They are looking for participants who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate a small amount of blood for this urgent research need in our community.

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) hosts a virtual conversation with Deferred Action Children Arrival (DACA) recipients, Aldo Collazo and Seven Flores, on Friday, June 19, at 11:00 AM CT.

Jorge Torres, from Interlink Trade Services, is the presenter discussing affected industries. Texas Border Business will live stream the Webinar.

Hidalgo County Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting to discuss CARES Act Relief Funds on Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m.

The McAllen-Hidalgo and Anzalduas International Bridge Boards have appointed Juan Olaguibel as its Superintendent of Bridges. The former director of operations for the McAllen Bridge System has 10 years of experience in bridge management, serving most recently as the Interim Director for the bridge system after the previous director’s departure.

George Floyd sympathizers walking from Business 83 and Main St south to McAllen City Hall. It’s a peaceful protest, June 05, 2020 at 1:30pm. Credit: Texas Border Business

As Antifa riots tear up communities across the country, leaving small businesses looted and innocent Americans killed, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) condemned the violent terrorist group for exploiting the just and peaceful protests of those honoring George Floyd

Governor Greg Abbott, along with all four United States Attorneys in Texas, announced today that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution.

We will provide each restaurant that wants to participate in our program with 250 menus a month FREE of Charge. Additionally, we will print up to 5,000 Menus each month if you provide the paper. We will cover the printing costs; just call us to make all the arrangements.

President Trump participates in a discussion with business executives from various industries on reopening the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.