RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is excited to enter into a significant four-year partnership with Texas Regional Bank.

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following President Biden’s executive action rejoining America to the Paris Climate Agreement:

Join Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. for Pharr’s State of the City Address! Happening today, January 21st, 2021 at 1:15 pm

Former McAllen ISD school board member, Eduardo Izaguirre, passes away. The McAllen ISD family lost a special member recently. Former School Board member Eduardo Izaguirre passed away.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas --Molly Showalter was in love with the boy next door and it was his love for his country and willingness to serve that also inspired her to enlist. The U.S. Air Force veteran and Texas Southmost College Licensed Vocational Nursing instructor enlisted in 1975 and served four years alongside her husband of 45 years.

PHARR – Fourteen Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) schools have been named to the 2019-2020 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for their high achievement in student success.

City of McAllen officials, in conjunction with the McAllen Independent School District and Hidalgo County, will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic tomorrow, Friday, January 22, 2021 at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Boulevard, starting at 8:00 a.m. for all pre-registered individuals in Tier 1A and Tier 1B.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Straight out of high school Alexa Quinonez tried her hand in college, but not finding an immediate career path, dropped out and took a job instead. It was that job nearly five years later, that eventually brought her back to Texas Southmost College to pursue an associate degree.

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement regarding President Joseph R. Biden’s Day 1 Executive Orders on immigration policies.