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Former Mayor of Mission, Beto Salinas files a lawsuit against the City of Mission. Image for Illustration purposes. Salinas Image Source: Texas Border Business

Former Mayor Beto Salinas files lawsuit against the City of Mission over PSI contract...

Norberto “Beto” Salinas, in his capacity as a resident of the City of Mission, filed a lawsuit against the City of Mission for an energy saving services contract that was awarded to the Indianapolis-based company, Performance Services Inc. to replace all household water meters and LED lighting in public buildings. Former Mission Mayor Beto Salinas is being represented by his son, Mission attorney Ricardo “Rick” Salinas.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2021. Image for Illustration purposes.Governor Abbott Image source: Facebook

Gov. Abbott Announces Second Special Session Date & Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2021. The proclamation identifies 17 agenda items for the second Special Session.

Gigantic Gridiron Gyrations

Over 40+ years and thousands of projects, I have examined pandemics, natural disasters, oil market collapses, financial meltdowns, and all manner of mayhem. One enduring lesson is that nothing – and I do mean NOTHING – gets folks worked up as much as football. I should know better, but, alas, I don’t!

Online Auction of Surplus General Merchandise

Hidalgo County will hold a Webcast Auction of general merchandise by AMT Auctions at two locations: Palmer Pavilion (301 E. Hackberry, McAllen TX 78501) and Robert's Warehouse (317 N. Closner Edinburg TX 78539) on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Cuellar Urges Biden administration to Take Action, to Appoint a Border Czar

Congressman Henry Cuellar said that Congress began the August recess this week. He is now back in Laredo focused on the growing situation at the border. He said that last week he partnered with Senator Lindsey Graham, calling on the Biden Administration to appoint a border czar.

Migrants Smuggled Amongst Produce in Tractor Trailer

EDINBURG, TX – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) agents discover 14 migrants inside a tractor trailer, and a Honduran migrant is rescued after suffering an injury in the brush.

A Call to Rethink Electricity Measurement

Newswise - In August 2016, two 500-kilovolt transmission lines in San Bernardino County, California, tripped offline during a fire. As a result, some distance away, more than 1,000 megawatts of solar generation disconnected itself from the grid. Luckily, no one lost power. In contrast, a 2003 component failure in a generator near Lake Erie led to a slightly smaller loss of generation, but the ensuing blackout affected more than 50 million people.
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“Place blame where it belongs,” Javier Villalobos McAllen Mayor

Immigration is not a municipal issue and shouldn’t be OUR issue. 

Corinthian and Kalos Event Centers Offer Unmatched Value and Quality

Corinthian and Kalos event centers, our venues are the perfect choice for either a small and intimate event or a grandiose extravaganza. Ideal for special occasions of almost any size, we are great at what we do.
Temporary shelters being constructed to handle the migrant surge in McAllen, TX. Image by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez, Texas Border Business.

City of McAllen Approves Setting Up Temporary Emergency Shelter in Response to Migrant Surge

The McAllen City Commission took decisive action to protect public health and safety.

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