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Pop-Up Photography Exhibit
The El Paso Museum of Archeology invites the public to visit its new Pop-Up Photography exhibition opening Wednesday, May 25. Image Source: Wikipedia
The El Paso Museum of Archeology invites the public to visit its new Pop-Up Photography exhibition opening Wednesday, May 25. Image Source: Wikipedia

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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Museum of Archeology invites the public to visit its new Pop-Up Photography exhibition opening Wednesday, May 25. 

The exhibit will showcase art images of Jornada Mogollon Petroglyphs (rock art) taken by award-winning Las Cruces native photographer, Wayne Suggs. His photographs showcase his captivation with rock art and surrounding landscape as a way to emphasize the preservation of the rocks and landscape. 

In addition to the photo exhibition, the museum will also feature ceramic displays which are part of a generous donation by Lisa M. Pugh of Las Cruces, New Mexico. 

Two displays of Pueblo ceramicware include:

  • Micaceous pots from Taos and Picuris Pueblos in New Mexico that follow a tradition dating to the 1300s which gave pottery a unique finish by mica fragments included in the natural clay. 
  • Potsuwii’I Revival pots from San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico created by a group of seven women in the 1930s who decided to bring back their ancestral pottery and design and ignited a resurrection of the ceramic making tradition in the San Juan pueblo. A few of the showcased pieces were made by one of the original potters; Tomasita Montoya in the 1950s to 1960s. 

The El Paso Museum of Archeology is located at the foothills of the Franklin Mountains, 4301 Transmountain Road, and is open Wednesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

For more information, visit www.epmarch.org.

Hidalgo County Scaling Back Emergency Operational Level to 2

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Hidalgo County Scaling Back Emergency Operational Level to 2
As the rate of COVID-19 deaths and infections eases locally, Hidalgo County will scale back its emergency operational response level. Currently, the county is at Level 1, which indicates Maximum Readiness; the county will move to Level 2, which is Escalated Operations effective immediately. Image for illustration purposes

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EDINBURG, Texas – As the rate of COVID-19 deaths and infections eases locally, Hidalgo County will scale back its emergency operational response level. Currently, the county is at Level 1, which indicates Maximum Readiness; the county will move to Level 2, which is Escalated Operations effective immediately.

“This does not mean the threat of this terrible disease has gone away,” said Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez. “It does mean that, overall, the community has been extremely responsible in taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves and we can slightly ease up on our diligence.”

Hidalgo County has five operational levels with Level 5 being normal operations and Level 1 being the highest state of emergency. It moved to a Level 1 upon the first diagnosis of COVID in March of 2020 and has been at the highest level for over 800 days.

“I’m afraid COVID will never go away, but it is becoming as manageable as influenza,” said Eduardo Olivarez, head of Hidalgo County Health and Human Services. “In short, the public must always take precautions around people and be diligent about their hygiene, especially washing their hands.”

The new Level 2 Escalated Operations will go into effect immediately. The transition will impact the frequency of days the COVID-19 update is provided. COVID-19 update reports will be provided Tuesdays and Fridays instead of five times per week.  

Halt Implementation of Biden’s New Open-Borders ‘Asylum’ Rule 

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Halt Implementation of Biden’s New Open-Borders ‘Asylum’ Rule 
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion for preliminary injunction today to stop the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s new Rule unlawfully altering asylum and parole procedures at the border. The motion follows on AG Paxton’s original complaint first filed last month.  Image source: USCBP background, Wikipedia for illustration purposes.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion for preliminary injunction today to stop the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s new Rule unlawfully altering asylum and parole procedures at the border. The motion follows on AG Paxton’s original complaint first filed last month.  Image source: USCBP background, Wikipedia for illustration purposes.

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AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion for preliminary injunction today to stop the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s new Rule unlawfully altering asylum and parole procedures at the border. The motion follows on AG Paxton’s original complaint first filed last month.  

Biden’s new Rule exacerbates loopholes in the illegal-alien removal process, prioritizes alleged efficiency over national security and costly impacts to Texas, and ignores common-sense solutions and effective border-security policies. If the Rule goes into effect, it will immediately make it much easier for illegal aliens to enter the U.S. and obtain asylum through false claims. The predictable result will be a massive increase in non-meritorious asylum claims.  

“The Biden Administration has made it clear that they do not want to abide by the Constitution or the rules and regulations set by Congress, especially regarding the Texas border,” Attorney General Ken Paxton said. “Federal law requires genuine asylum and parole claims to be carefully managed and scrutinized by an immigration judge, not a bureaucrat rubber-stamping patently false claims. Not only that, but this entire Rule is just a way for this Administration to accomplish their real goal: a mass influx of illegal aliens into the United States. I’m asking the court to put a stop to the Rule before it goes into effect.”  

Read the motion here.

RGV Agents Arrest Child Sex Offenders and Gang Members

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RGV Agents Arrest Child Sex Offenders and Gang Members
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents arrested two child sex offenders, five Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) and a Paisas gang member. USCBP Image for illustration purposes
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents arrested two child sex offenders, five Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) and a Paisas gang member. USCBP Image for illustration purposes

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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) agents arrested two child sex offenders, five Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) and a Paisas gang member.

On May 19, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents apprehended Israel Umana, a Salvadoran national. He was convicted of indecency with a child by contact and subsequently sentenced for the crime. The next day, MCS agents apprehended a Salvadoran migrant near Mission. The migrant was identified as an MS-13 gang member who was previously convicted and had served 163 days confinement for entering the U.S. after being previously removed. An additional four MS-13 gang members have been arrested in the past four days.

Also on May 20, MCS agents apprehended 26 subjects near Mission. During processing, record checks on a Salvadoran national revealed he was convicted of rape of a child less than 13 years of age in 2016 and sentenced to four years incarceration. The next day, MCS agents arrested a Paisas gang member from Mexico. The migrant has an extensive immigration history dating back to 2019 for which he was sentenced to more than five years incarceration.

All subjects were processed accordingly.

Large Migrant Groups Continue to Flood RGV

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Large Migrant Groups Continue to Flood RGV
One of several large groups apprehended by agents over the weekend. USCBP Image
One of several large groups apprehended by agents over the weekend. USCBP Image

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EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents made 549 apprehensions from four large groups in Starr County and interdicted five migrant smuggling events. 

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Over the weekend, Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station (RGC) agents encountered four large groups near La Grulla and Roma. The groups were comprised of 244 single adults, 193 family members, and 112 unaccompanied children. The migrants are primarily from various Central and South American countries, and Cuba.

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RGV agents have encountered more than 73 large groups illegally entering the United States since October 2021. The logistics required to transport and process groups of this size continue to place a strain on manpower and resources, as often they are encountered in desolate areas often inaccessible to large transport vehicles.  A group of more than 100 migrants is considered a large group.

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On May 19, RGV agents working with the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on a Ford F150 near San Manuel. The driver swerved through a ranch fence and came to an abrupt stop where approximately 15 subjects bailed out. Agents searched the area through the night and apprehended nine migrants unlawfully present in the U.S. The driver was not located. 

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Later that evening, Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents, in cooperation with Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, apprehended 11 migrants near Ricardo. The driver of a Chevrolet Suburban failed to yield to agents and sped away only to eventually stop and allow all the occupants to flee. The vehicle was reported stolen from Katy, Texas, and had fake Maryland paper plates.  All the migrants were determined to be unlawfully present in the U.S. and the driver was not located.

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On May 20, agents working at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint discovered three migrants concealed inside the luggage storage area of a transportation passenger bus while conducting an inspection.  

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RGV agents made ten arrests from two other migrant smuggling events.

Port of Harlingen Releases Annual Report

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Port of Harlingen Releases Annual Report
The Port of Harlingen has released its first Annual Report highlighting the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Image Source: Port of Harlingen Annual Report
The Port of Harlingen has released its first Annual Report highlighting the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Image Source: Port of Harlingen Annual Report

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HARLINGEN, TX: The Port of Harlingen has released its first Annual Report highlighting the 2020-2021 fiscal year. 

Did you know The Port of Harlingen has increased its vessel calls by 520% since 2017? As a result, the Port has experienced a 166% increase in waterborne tonnage, as well. 

Image Source: Port of Harlingen Annual Report
Image Source: Port of Harlingen Annual Report

Click Here to view a complete online version of our 2020-21 Annual Report. 

Federal Court Keeping Title 42 Expulsions 

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Federal Court Keeping Title 42 Expulsions 
Texas will continue utilizing all available resources and strategies to prevent this mass illegal migration. Image for illustration purposes
Texas will continue utilizing all available resources and strategies to prevent this mass illegal migration. Image for illustration purposes

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Governor Greg Abbott released a statement following a federal court’s preliminary injunction keeping Title 42 expulsions in place:

“Another federal court announced what we have known all along: President Biden is ignoring federal law with his open border policies. While the court ruling rejecting President Biden’s ending of Title 42 expulsions is a positive development, hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants remain at our southern border ready to flood into Texas. Texas will continue utilizing all available resources and strategies to prevent this mass illegal migration, including the deployment of Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard resources, the coordination with Mexican border governors, and the activation of the Joint Border Security Operations Center. We remain vigilant in fighting the lifting of Title 42 expulsions.”

McAllen High earns 13 Palm awards 

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McAllen High earns 13 Palm awards 
McAllen High theatre students are seen holding their awards following the 4th annual Palm Awards held May 15 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. McAllen High earned 13 awards, the most of any school in the Rio Grande Valley.  Courtesy Image

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McAllen High earned more than half of the total, taking home 13 of a possible 25 awards, at the fourth annual Palm Awards event on May 15 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.  

It capped a night in which McAllen High, McAllen Memorial and James “Nikki” Rowe High combined for 43 nominations – the most of any school district in the Rio Grande Valley. 

McAllen High’s 13 awards, shared by two theatrical performances, is the most any school has ever won in Palm Awards history, according to McAllen High Theatre Director Jason Barrera.  

Similar to awards shows like the Tonys or Oscars, the Palm Awards celebrates student work in plays and musicals throughout the Valley. Students also earn scholarship money for their awards. 

“I want to congratulate all our talented students who either won or were nominated for a Palm,” McAllen ISD Fine Arts Director Debra Loya said. “I also want to congratulate our hard-working theatre and choir directors and thank our supportive parents. We are very proud.”    

The awards won by McAllen High are listed below along with the name of the category.  

PLAY- Wonder of the World 

  • Best Sound Design of a Play 
  • Best Technical Crew of a Play 
  • Best Lighting Design of a Play 
  • Best Scenic Design of a Play 
  • Best Featured Performer of a Play- Claire Knecht 
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role of a Play- Tanner Mott 
  • Best Actress in a Leading Role of a Play- Alejandra Tamez 
  • Best Production of a Play 


MUSICAL- Carrie 

  • Best Scenic Design of a Musical 
  • Best Featured Performer of a Musical- Victoria Martinez 
  • Best Lighting Design of a Musical 
  • Best Choreography of a Musical 
  • Best Ensemble of a Musical 

Edinburg EDC Breaks Ground on Two Projects at North Industrial Park

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Edinburg EDC Breaks Ground on Two Projects at North Industrial Park
The Siddons-Martin Emergency Group kiicked off construction for its newest facility located at 700 Independence Dr. at North Industrial Park in Edinburg. Image Courtesy of The City of Edinburg
The Siddons-Martin Emergency Group kiicked off construction for its newest facility located at 700 Independence Dr. at North Industrial Park in Edinburg. Image Courtesy of The City of Edinburg

EDINBURG, Texas– The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is rapidly growing at North Industrial Park by hosting two groundbreakings in less than a month.  

“Edinburg is the fastest-growing city in the RGV and it is reflected in the amount of business development seen around the city as well as the rapid expansion of the Edinburg North Industrial Park area,” says Blanca Davilla, Director of Economic Development.

On Friday, May 20, 2022, the Siddons-Martin Emergency Group kicked off construction for its newest facility located at 700 Independence Dr. at North Industrial Park in Edinburg. Siddons-Martin provides emergency vehicle products and services to customers across Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Relocating from Pharr to Edinburg, Siddons-Martin purchased a 3.5-acre property from the Economic Development Corporation for a total capital investment estimating $1,925,000. ­Siddons-Martin forecasts hiring an additional ten people in addition to the ten employees who will be relocating from their Pharr location to their new facility in Edinburg upon completion. 

In late April, RGV Tours held a groundbreaking at North Industrial Park located at 800 Constitution Dr. in Edinburg. RGV Tours is a charter bus/tour operating since 2007, providing transportation services for all school districts, church groups, tour groups, and private companies. RGV Tours is the official transportation company for the UTRGV Athletics Department. Its headquarters is relocating from Pharr to Edinburg with a $500,000 capital investment. RGV Tours anticipates bringing an additional 30 new jobs to the area. 

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“Both projects combined will bring in an investment of $2.5M and total expected job creation of 50,” says Davilla.  

Edinburg is continuously expanding to meet the needs of our growing economy offering inexpensive, undeveloped land, and available properties at competitive prices that allows freedom to grow a business. 

City of McAllen Response to Federal Judge Ruling on Title 42 Remaining in Place

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City of McAllen Response to Federal Judge Ruling on Title 42 Remaining in Place
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