The World Health Organization on Thursday declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus a global health emergency, an acknowledgment of the risk the virus poses to countries beyond its origin in China and of the need for a more coordinated international response to the outbreak.

McAllen Public Library, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, invites the public to a job fair on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 4001 N. 23rd Street.

Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) called on the constituents of the 15th District of Texas to write Valentine’s Day cards for veterans.

On Monday, January 6, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) received the Republic of Guatemala’s highest honor: The Order of the Quetzal.

Hidalgo County 430th District Court Judge Israel Ramon was honored to present a resolution to Hidalgo County 332nd District Court Judge Mario E. Ramirez, commending him on his 40th Judicial anniversary

Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Ronne Racela receives watch instruction from Seaman Sandor Vega, right, from Mission, Texas, on the bridge wings of amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).

In response to the controversy surrounding the recently released book “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins, the UTRGV Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) will host a roundtable discussion "American Dirt versus Dignidad Literaria" starting at noon on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Center for Mexican American Studies and the Center for Bilingual Studies, Education Complex (EEDUC) 2.216, in Edinburg.

Edwards Abstract and Title Co. has consistently been the innovator in the title insurance industry in the South Texas region. One prime example is the introduction of the State of Real Estate Forum in 2004.

The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) has organized the first-ever Empty Barrels: A Food & Fund Drive to benefit the Food Bank RGV Inc. Empty Barrels is a collaborative project that aims to bring artists and communities together to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in the RGV.

IBC Bank Chairman and CEO Dennis E. Nixon, and IBC Bank Corporate International Division Head and Executive Vice President Gerry Schwebel received personal invitations from the White House to attend the signing ceremony of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA) on Wednesday, Jan. 29.