U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) urged President Trump to support Governor Abbott’s request for a major disaster declaration for COVID-19.

Late Tuesday, I learned that I tested positive for COVID-19. Other than fatigue, I have not suffered from any other symptoms.

Samuel J. Munafo, President and CEO of Vantage Bank Texas, a $2 billion bank with offices in San Antonio, Fort Worth, the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and El Paso, will retire on March 31st.

Nowadays it takes a lot of law enforcement personnel and equipment to keep our border safe. It is a daily challenge; however, it is always faced by those in charge of this difficult and dangerous job.

Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, is in desperate need of blood donations. It has established two ways to donate blood.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics unveiled on Wednesday options for fans with season tickets for baseball home games that were canceled due to concerns about the safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A City of Mission leader tested positive on March 24th for COVID-19. The individual has been directed to self-isolate at home, and the City of Mission is taking appropriate steps to notify and quarantine others who may have been in contact with him.

Beginning today, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, while most City of McAllen buildings will be closed to walk-in traffic to protect the community, residents, and staff, the lobbies of some buildings which provide essential services are still open and operational.

Mayor Richard Molina and the Edinburg City Council unanimously passed a new “Stay Home – Work Safe” order related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Amid the rapidly-evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Pharr and Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D., will be providing regular updates to keep the media and the public informed as information develops.