Book bans in Texas spread as new state law takes effect

October 16, 2023

Photo above — The American flag reflects off a Houston Little Free Library designed to look like a prison filled with banned books. Credit: Callaghan O’Hare/Reuters By Jeremy Schwartz, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, Oct. 11, 2023 As a new Texas law…

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City of Edinburg celebrates unprecedented construction activity boom in 2023

October 12, 2023

Edinburg, TX, Oct. 12, 2023 – There was another remarkable surge in construction activity in September 2023 in the City of Edinburg, underscoring the city’s growth and economic vitality. According to the latest building permit report, Edinburg has recorded a staggering $27.6…

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Hidalgo County to hold Public Auction of general merchandise, vehicles and equipment

October 12, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 — Hidalgo County will hold a Public Auction of general merchandise, jewelry, etc. by Bond & Bond Auctioneers onSaturday, October 28, 2023 at 10 a.m. Interested buyers can register at www.bondauctioneers.com. They may also register and…

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Edinburg EDC continues significant growth in North Industrial Park with Nicho Produce’s Expansion

September 27, 2023

Company to add 50,000 sqf. cold storage Edinburg, TX, Sept. 26, 2023 – More progress is coming to Edinburg’s North Industrial Park. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) announced a significant expansion by Nicho Produce, a local produce company.  This development…

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Edinburg EDC seeing remarkable growth in North Industrial Park

September 20, 2023

Edinburg, TX, Sept. 20, 2023 – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) unveiled major developments in the City of Edinburg’s North Industrial Park, particularly within RGV CDL – Lot 7B and Lot 9, highlighting remarkable growth and job creation in…

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Edinburg To Hold Public Hearings On Budget, Lower Tax Rate At Tonight’s Meeting

September 19, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 – Edinburg residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed property tax rate and city budget for the coming fiscal year. The Edinburg City Council had already approved lowering the tax…

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LNG

September 19, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, Sept. 13, 2023 The United States now exports more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country. It’s a relatively new development, with Australia and Qatar usually topping the rankings in the past. The volume of…

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The High Economic Cost of the Opioid Crisis

September 14, 2023

By Dr. Ray Perryman, September 13, 2023 Opioid addiction and overdoses have devasted individuals, families, and communities across the state, nation, and world. The human costs of this health crisis are immeasurable and are the reason that aggressively attacking this…

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Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to Address Poverty Challenges at Public Affairs Breakfast

September 13, 2023

Edinburg Texas, September 12, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced that it will host the Prosperity Outlook on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 8:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. The event is a part of the chambers Public Affairs Initiative.  During…

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Metro Outlook

September 11, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, Sept. 12, 2023 Although there are clearly challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for Texas remains largely favorable. Looking within the state, projected growth across all the entire spectrum of diverse metropolitan areas is also…

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