Hair salons, barbers, weddings, and swimming pools are among the latest services being added to a growing list of facilities that are being allowed to re-open beginning Friday under new orders signed by Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez.

McAllen Mayor Jim Darling wishes a heartfelt message for all mothers out there and does a show and tell on how to celebrate Mother’s Day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District announced Thursday that based on recommendations from Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) it will host outdoor in-person graduation ceremonies to honor the Class of 2020.

Mike Blum partner and managing broker at NAI Rio Grande Valley is a data junkie. He is always alert on what the Texas Comptroller is reporting. He told Texas Border Business that May 2020 Sales Tax report has been published.

Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) participated in a Facebook Live “Virtual Congress” Floor Debate with the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus regarding whether to provide additional aid to state and local governments in the next COVID-19 package and the best method for doing so.

In honor of National Nurses Week, the U.S. Census Bureau is asking for all households to respond to the 2020 Census to assist first responders.

An employee with the Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and has been ordered to self-isolate, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez said Thursday.

Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a letter to a group of Dallas County judges who spoke out against his call to release Shelley Luther from jail for opening her salon to feed her family.

Emmy Pérez, the 2020 Texas Poet Laureate, said everyone needs a diversion fromthe COVID-19pandemic and quarantine, so why not put pen to paper and chronicle your journey?

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Volleyball Head Coach Todd Lowery announced on Thursday the signings of 5-11 outside hitter Yamsin da Silvaand 5-9 junior setter Emily Holder for the 2020 season.