A recap of what happened during the 2021 legislative session
And Texas state lawmakers are ending their biennial regular session with a list of Republican priorities to boast of, leading some in the party to declare it the “most conservative session” they can recall.
STOP Home SCAMS
A growing wave of scam activity is targeting homeowners and renters alike. Facing the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners and renters are navigating financial and legal stressors regarding their housing.
Woodley Advances to NCAA Track & Field Quarterfinals
Freshman Tamara Woodley qualified for the quarterfinals in the 400-meter dash to lead The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) track & field team during the second day of the NCAA West Preliminary Round on Thursday at Texas A&M’s E.B. Cushing Stadium.
Tensions Rise Over Calls for a Special Legislative Session
The 2021 Texas legislative session is heading into its final weekend fraught with uncertainty and tension between the House and Senate, which could lead to a special session.
Dogs And Cats Take To Air To Find Homes
On Saturday, May 29, Dog Is My CoPilot Inc., is partnering with Palm Valley Animal Society for the first time to help save the lives of animals in need. The animal rescue flight will have more than 50 dogs and cats being flown to Utah and Idaho animal rescue partners.
DHS and DOJ Announce Dedicated Docket Process for More Efficient Immigration Hearings
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced a new Dedicated Docket process to more expeditiously and fairly make decisions in immigration cases of families who arrive between ports of entry at the Southwest Border.
County Officials Met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier General Christopher G. Beck
On Thursday, May 27, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal, and a representative from U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar's office met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Brigadier General Christopher G. Beck.
Brownsville ISD encourages the use of Face Masks
The Brownsville Independent School District (Brownsville ISD) announces today that on May 20, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order that will make face masking optional in public schools beginning on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
2021 MEDA Scholarship Opportunity for Mission Residents
South Texas College in partnership with The Mission Economic Development Authority (MEDA) invites permanent residents of the City of Mission who are interested in furthering their education to apply for this year’s MEDA scholarship.
Mexico’s false messiah – Voters should curb Mexico’s power-hungry president
In a world plagued by authoritarian populists, Mexico’s president has somehow escaped the limelight.
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