Moody Foundation Grant Addresses Pandemic Job Loss, Offers a Hopeful VIDA
The Moody Foundation recently awarded Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) a grant of $125,000.
Hidalgo County Policy on Facial Coverings Remains in Effect
On May 5, 2020, Hidalgo County Commissioners Court voted to require that all county employees and all visitors to county buildings wear facial coverings.
Hidalgo County Awarded another $10 Million from GLO for Drainage Project
The good news keeps coming for Hidalgo County and those who have pushed for drainage and flood control projects to provide relief for communities hard-hit by recent and repeated extreme rain events.
H-E-B Issues Texas-Wide Call For Entries
Now in its eighth year, H-E-B Quest for Texas Best has expanded its search for the finest foods and beverages in the Lone Star State to also include non-food items.
McAllen’s Bicentennial Boulevard Extension Creates New Traffic Changes
Beginning this Friday, March 12, 2021, Bicentennial Boulevard will be open from Trenton Road to Auburn Avenue.
Cornyn, Sinema, Cuellar, Gonzales Urge DHS to Vaccinate Border Law Enforcement Amid Migrant Surge
Today U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (TX-23) encouraged Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to ensure DHS law enforcement officers and agents receive immediate access to the COVID-19 vaccine
Cornyn, Cuellar to Visit Border TODAY to See Escalating Migrant Crisis Firsthand
Amid the growing migrant crisis, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) will visit Carrizo Springs and Laredo
Futuro RGV: McAllen Candidates for City Commission District 6
Futuro RGV, a nonpartisan civic organization, will host a series of candidate forums in March for Mayoral, City Commission and Public Utility Board candidates.
INXS Founding Member Andrew Farriss Shares First Solo Live Concert – Streaming Now!
Prolific Songsmith and Americana singer/songwriter Andrew Farriss takes fans and listeners around the world on a musical journey with his first live solo concert available to be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
TWDB Approves Funding for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved a project application from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 ("District") for financial assistance through the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for a portion the project's total cost. The project was approved under Category 2 of the 2020 Flood Intended Use Plan, which is designed for planning, acquisition, design, and construction activities to implement flood mitigation projects.
























