Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 Water Rate Increases are Unnecessary
The Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 3 ("District") continues to prove it is an unnecessary layer of government that has outgrown its purpose. To the detriment of McAllen residents, the District will increase rates for the water it provides the McAllen Public Utility ("Utility "), effective September 1, 2021.
Hidalgo County Judge praises local immigration officials during “impossible” times
EDINBURG, TX – On the heels of several local initiatives to manage the growing numbers of asylum seekers and other immigrants in our community, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez praised our often-forgotten local immigration officials for their dedication and professionalism.
Four Albums By Ronnie McDowell to be Available on All Major Streaming Platforms For...
Nashville, TN– Country music star Ronnie McDowell will release four of his albums featuring more than 40 songs to all major streaming platforms today.
Edinburg Chambers Public Affairs Series To Reflect Legislative and Congressional Session
EDINBURG, TX - The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC) Public Affairs Committee, headed by Mario Lizcano (ECC Vice President of Public Affairs) and Ronnie Larralde (ECC- President) will present a Legislative Briefing Breakfast. The chamber welcomes area leaders to attend the discussion scheduled for Friday, August 20, 2021 at 9 A.M.
Governor Abbott Appoints Starritt-Burnett To 169th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cari Starritt-Burnett as Judge of the 169th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Laredo Border Patrol Rescues Individuals from Grain Hopper Railcars
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents continue to encounter undocumented individuals using grain hopper railcars during their dangerous journey traversing through the United States.
Governor Abbott Appoints Smith to Tenth Court of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Smith to the Tenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Texas border town doctor pleads with Biden: Halt ‘grossly irresponsible’ policies
Dr. Antonio Falcon, a highly regarded physician in the border town of Rio Grande City, Texas told Fox News that his practice has seen a significant "uptick in cases in the last couple of weeks."
Brownsville CBP Officers Seize $749K Worth of Narcotics in Two Seizures
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged narcotics in two separate enforcement actions that have a combined estimated street value of $749,825.
A second special session with an expanded agenda started on Saturday
The Texas House still lacked enough members present to proceed with anythingafter Democrats left the state last month to block a controversial GOP-backed voting restrictions bill.

























