San Benito Man Wins Settlement from Equipment Depot for Retaliation
A San Benito mechanic, who was fired after he cooperated with fellow workers to complain about serious abuse by his supervisors, obtained a settlement from his employer, Equipment Depot. of Pharr. The worker, Martin Enrique Garza, who is represented by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), described the settlement as “finally getting justice” from Equipment Depot, which he said had tolerated the abuse of supervisors who tried to silence workers through threats and retaliation.
HUD Announced Intent to Release 4 Billion of Stalled Harvey Funding
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) issued the following statements after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it would move forward with the release of $4 billion in Hurricane Harvey funds
New Grant to Help Mission CISD Student Welding Program
A new grant recently announced by the Texas Workforce Commission is about to start helping students in Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD).
McAllen ISD earns Highest Grade in State Accountability Ratings – Again!
The Texas Education Agency released results to all school districts and McAllen ISD earned the state’s highest grade.
McAllen High Student wins National Vocals Competition!
Congratulations to McAllen High School Mariachi Oro member, Ashley Treviño, who was crowned the "2019 Mariachi Nationals Vocal Champion" out in California on August 4, 2019.
Let’s Play Ball!
McAllen Mayor Jim Darling and the McAllen City Commission celebrated one of the most highly anticipated construction projects for the City of McAllen in an opening ceremony for the Municipal Softball Complex
Senator Hinojosa Presented Extension in the City Award
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa was presented with the Extension in the City Award from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service by Chancellor John Sharp.
McAllen Purchasing Department Once Again Honored with Industry Award
The City of McAllen Purchasing Department has earned the 2019 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award. The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement recognizes organizational excellence in public and non-profit procurement.
Teach for America, PSJA ISD Partner to Surprise Dozens of Educators Before the First...
About 80 teachers and staff at Raul Yzaguirre Middle School in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) were surprised with a “Clap In” from members of the community to celebrate the new school year on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019.
Rep. Cuellar Announces the Release of the Humanitarian Reimbursement Application
Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced the release of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board’s Supplemental Appropriations Assistance Funding application
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