Purple Heart Veterans Honored
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez held a Purple Heart County sign installation ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2019
McAllen’s Alvie Britton Honored as Cowboy Chicken Franchise Owner of the Year
Dallas-based Cowboy Chicken, known for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken and handmade side dishes, honored McAllen restaurant owner Alvie Britton with its coveted Franchise Owner of the Year Award at the company’s annual CowCon restaurant conference, held April 29-30 in Plano, Texas.
The New NAFTA, USMCA Debriefing Sessions
The Consulate of Mexico in McAllen is happy to announce Dr. Maria Cristina Rosas, Professor of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM, National Autonomous University of Mexico) and expert on NAFTA who will be discussing the effects and ratification on the USMCA in the Rio Grande Valley region.
Cornyn Introduces Back the Blue Act During Police Week
Today during National Police Week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that he has introduced the Back the Blue Act.
PSJA Library, Transportation Departments unveil Books on Wheels initiative
The PSJA ISD Transportation and Library Services Departments teamed up Tuesday, May 14 to unveil their new Books on Wheels initiative, which aims to offer additional reading opportunities to students and staff.
STC Advanced Manufacturing achieves third accreditation by NIMS
South Texas College’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program celebrated its third time establishing itself as an accredited institution by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS).
Border Patrol Explorer Post 975 Hosts a Beach Cleanup
U.S. Border Patrol Explorers hosted a beach cleanup effort as their first community service project for the year.
District 5 Run-off Candidates to Speak at Citizens League Luncheon
In the event there is a runoff, the two District 5 run-off candidates for McAllen City Commission will be the program at the McAllen Citizens League meeting.
Four Failed Smuggling Attempts Leads to Over 120 Arrested
U.S. Border Patrol agents working at the Javier Vega, Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint disrupted four separate smuggling attempts.
PSJA North Athlete, to cheer for Texas State University
PSJA North Early College High School Senior Yesenia Garcia signed a letter of intent to cheer for Texas State University today, Tuesday, May 14 surrounded by her family, sponsors and friends during a special ceremony held at her school.






















