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The UTRGV Vaqueros Chess Team returned to the Rio Grande Valley just after 12 a.m. Monday from New York City, riding its second consecutive national win over rival Webster University in the Final Four of Collegiate Chess. The team is seen here just after arrival at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. Coach Bartek Macieja, far right, proudly displays the President’s Cup trophy. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Chess Team defends national title for second win in President’s Cup

The UTRGV Chess Team successfully has defended its title as national champions of the President’s Cup, during the Final Four of Collegiate Chess this weekend at the Marshall Chess Club in New York City.
The 2019 Panel of Community Trailblazing Women in McAllen Moderator: Natasha Del Barrio, CEO, Bert Ogden Auto Group; Cris Rivera, CEO, Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Karen Valdez, Exec VP, Director of HR, Lone Star National Bank. Not pictured Kate Horan, MLS, Director, McAllen Public Library.

McAllen Empowered Women on International Women’s Day

As part of the continued activities by the City of McAllen to celebrate Women’s History Month, the city hosted a breakfast symposium on International Women’s Day, for their female employees.

Cornyn, Cruz Praise Senate Confirmation of David Morales to be Federal Judge in Corpus...

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after the Senate confirmed David Morales to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi

Lamar Academy/IB Student Council Earns National Recognition

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Lamar Academy/IB Student Council has been recognized as a 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National of Student Council (NatStuCo).

Cornyn Urges Acting DHS Secretary to Prioritize Efficiency of Trade, Travel at Texas Ports...

Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan urging him to prioritize efficiency at Texas’ ports of entry as he develops a strategy to address the humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

Wall Construction Change Order: A Big Win for the Rio Grande Valley

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to a wall construction change order issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Don Young (AK-At Large), Paul Cook (CA-08) and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02)

Gonzalez, Cook, Young, and Gabbard Introduce Veterans Member Business Loan Act

Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Don Young (AK-At Large), Paul Cook (CA-08) and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) have together introduced the bipartisan Veterans Member Business Loan Act that would exclude veterans’ loans from the statutory credit union member business loan cap.

RGV Sector to host Border Patrol Recruitment Event

The U.S. Border Patrol’s Rio Grande Valley Sector will host a recruitment event at the RGV Sector Headquarters.
Mayor of Laredo, Texas and Chairman of the Texas Border Coalition

TBC: We Need Our Inspection Agents at their Posts Protecting Our Nation

The Texas Border Coalition (TBC) today warned that significant delays at international bridges could interfere with shoppers crossing the U.S.-Mexico border during Holy Week and inflict significant harm on the retail community.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen at a joint press conference held at the Governor's Mansion on Jan. 9, 2019. Photo by  Miguel Gutierrez Jr./ The Texas Tribune

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, other top leaders, Propose Raising the Sales tax to Provide...

Texas Governor Propose Raising the Sales Tax to Provide Property Tax Relief

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