Breaking News: City of Pharr Joins City of McAllen Election Code Lawsuit
Today, the City of Pharr announced that it is joining the City of McAllen’s lawsuit against the State of Texas filed earlier this week.
Traffic Shift on SH 48 for Median Project
The Texas Department of Transportation will begin shifting traffic as part of the raised median project on SH 48 (Boca Chica Blvd) between Interstate 69E and SH 4 in Brownsville, TX.
Country Music Star Influences Global CEO Strengthens ‘Make it Happen’ Attitude for Success in...
SALT LAKE CITY – In a collision of worlds, a country music superstar influences a global CEO to power through pandemic pressures with lessons for everyone during COVID-19.
Abbott’s five emergency items
On Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a legislative agenda centered on the state’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and a series of more politically charged issues such as police funding and "election integrity." Abbott designated five emergency items, or items that the Legislature can vote on within the first 60 day of the session, which began Jan. 12.
UTRGV Volleyball Drops WAC Opener At Dixie State
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team dropped the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) opener to the Dixie State University Trailblazers 0-3 (18-25, 20-25, 18-25) on Monday at Burns Arena.
Twelve deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 1,172 positive cases.
Hidalgo County uses the case status definition provided by the Texas Department of State Health Service’s 2020 Epi Case Criteria Guide revised November 2020.
1. Confirmed: A person who has tested positive through a molecular or PCR (oral or nasal swabs) test that looks for the presence of the virus’s genetic material.
2. Probable: A person who meets presumptive laboratory evidence through detection of COVID-19 by antigen test in a respiratory specimen.
3. Suspect: A person who meets supported laboratory evidence through detection of specific antibodies in serum, plasma, whole body, and no prior history of being confirmed or probable case.
Cuellar to Serve as Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on House Appropriations
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will continue to serve as the Vice Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee in the U.S. House Appropriations Committee.
Small Business Reaction to Gov. Abbott’s State of the State Address
AUSTIN - NFIB State Director Annie Spilman released the following statement in response to Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State Address:
Hidalgo County hosts COVID-19 mobile vaccine clinic in the Delta Area
ELSA – Hidalgo County health officials, in conjunction with cities and school districts in the Delta Area, will be hosting a COVID-19 mobile community vaccine clinic in that area on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said.
Governor Abbott Delivers 2021 State of The State Address
Good evening.
To members of the Texas Legislature who are joining us virtually and my fellow Texans, as we gather tonight, I can tell you that the state of our state is brimming with promise.























