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Megadrought is region’s driest in at least 1,200 years
of the 1900s — and greater than it was during even the driest parts of the most severe megadroughts of the past 12 centuries.
Mayor Saenz Proclaims Student Voting DayÂ
Mayor Saenz mentioned that the City of Laredo is committed to ensuring that civic participation remains a cherished tradition among all Laredoans, particularly those of the younger generation.
Alex Arevalo Named Interim Director of Visit McAllenÂ
The Chamber’s Visit McAllen looks forward to continuing to market McAllen as a top tier destination for tourism and economic growth. Â
Visit McAllen Vice President Robert Lopez Resigns
Robert will continue his career as the Vice President of the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau in March 2022.
Ellie Torres breaks ground on $2.4M Park Expansion
Representatives from the offices of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, State Representative Terry Canales and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department were in attendance.
Grow with Google Enhancing Digital TrainingÂ
Google is partnering with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and is investing $2 million for college career service centers at HSIs across the country, to train 200,000 Latino college students in digital skills by 2025.Â
Vehicle Pursuits and a Vehicle Stop leads to 17 Migrants Arrested
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted four migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 17 arrests.
District 4 Special Election Run-Off on February 26, 2022
Be better informed for the upcoming Special Runoff Election for District 4 that will be held Saturday, Februrary 26, 2022. This video includes information on where to find sample ballots, locations, dates and times for early voting and polling locations for day of voting; as well as stressing the importance of following all CDC guidelines.
Port of Brownsville; Diversified Success
The Port of Brownsville is the closest deep-water port to Mexico’s industrial center in Monterrey – more than 100 miles closer than the nearest Mexican port, saving shippers time and money with direct access to many area factories.
City of San Benito recognized for excellence in financial reporting
“The award is a reflection of the City’s efficient and excellent management of the City’s finances. It further exhibits the City’s commitment to the community by providing oversight and transparency of the City’s finances.”


























