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Bipartisan Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2019 Introduced by Cuellar

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) introduced H.R. 2335, the Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2019, a bill amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Emma González will present her book for the first time at the Museum of South Texas History May 5 at 2 p.m.

Field Mice: Memoirs of a Migrant Child

Migrant work in agriculture fields has historically been a shared experience which impacted multiple families throughout the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.
Administrators with South Texas College’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence held their first full President’s Advisory Council Committee meeting of the year March 28. In his report to local, state, and federal law enforcement, RCPSE administrator Paul Varville said RCPSE welcomed more than 260 officers for training in January.

STC President’s Advisory Council: 260 Officers Receive Training at RCPSE Jan. 2019

More than 260 officers reported for training at South Texas College’s new Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE) in January 2019

Mission and Church Leaders to Host Community Prayer Service

The community is invited to join the City of Mission as Mayor Dr. Armando O’Caña recognizes the National Day of Prayer with a Community Prayer Service at the Mission Event Center.

Edinburg Economic Figures Show Strong Growth Throughout the City

The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation began the year with strong economic growth and financial gains, and all numbers indicate a continued positive upward trend as demonstrated by data from state and local agencies.

Hidalgo County honors Purple Heart veterans during ceremony

Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez held a Purple Heart County sign installation ceremony at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 25 in the Commissioners Courtroom in honor of all county veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart.
South Texas College and Stark College and Seminary signed an articulation agreement April 16 that will streamline the process for transfer students among the colleges.

Transfer Students to Benefit from South Texas College, Stark College Articulation Agreement

Students will now be given the opportunity to take required general education courses thanks to a new partnership between South Texas College (STC) and Stark College and Seminary.

Large Groups of Illegal Aliens Continue to Flow into the RGV

This week, U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector encountered multiple groups of illegal aliens.
Dominique Ibarra

Dominique Ibarra named WAC Player of the Year

The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced on Thursday that senior Dominique Ibarra of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) women’s tennis team is the WAC Player of the Year
Photo of Men’s Tennis Team

UTRGV Men’s Tennis Takes Home Pair of All-WAC Honors

The Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced on Thursday that senior Yehonatan Kaufman of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s tennis team has earned Second Team All-WAC Singles honors

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