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Governor Abbott Announces Additional Services And Activities That Can Open Under Phase II

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation expanding additional services and activities that can open under Phase II of the state's plan to safely and strategically open.

Sen. Cruz Urges Secretary of State to Prevent Auctioning of U.S. Medal of Honor

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to use the voice and influence of the United States to prevent a Munich firm from auctioning off a U.S. Medal of Honor, which is scheduled to take place later this week according to the auction site.

Edinburg Rotary applauds ECISD Fine Arts Program

The Edinburg Rotary Club in March recognized the top students from the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District’s Fine Arts Program.

UTRGV Athletics Offering Young Alumni Pass

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday the creation of a Young Alumni Pass, which is an opportunity for spring 2020 UTRGV graduates to get one free season ticket to a UTRGV sport during the 2020-21 athletic season.

LULAC & UNIVISION News to Co-Host Virtual Town Hall Wednesday 5/27 with U.S. Senators...

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and Univision News will host a virtual town hall with U.S. Senators to discuss the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic in Latino and minority communities

Metro McAllen to get grant for $9,572,032

Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced a $9,572,032 federal grant award for the City of McAllen transit system. Metro McAllen received more than $9 million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds through the CARES Act.

Will the PPP Loan be FORGIVEN?

You get approved, congratulations! Now what? You are only less than half of the process. The most important factor of the paycheck protection program is not just only getting it, but being the loan amount be FORGIVEN!

Border Patrol Agents Rescue Six People

Border Patrol agents rescued six foreign nationals throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Op-Ed: Coronavirus Will Not End Our Commitment to Public Education

Last session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 3 to invest more state dollars in our classrooms and give a much needed salary increase to our teachers. With the coronavirus pandemic, we have learned to appreciate even more the role of our schools and teachers.

Vaqueros grad Draik Banks goes from middle blocker to U.S. Army officer

Following a successful collegiate volleyball career, Draik Banks graduates from UTRGV with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.

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