Hidalgo County Judge issues disaster declaration in the wake of weekend storms

May 3, 2023

After weekend storms caused widespread damage and power outages in the region, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez declared a disaster on Monday and appealed to Governor Greg Abbott for state emergency assistance. The disaster declaration is a necessary step…

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Perla Tamez Casasnovas, Founder & CEO of Latina Empire, to Speak at Purpose Purses & Pop-up Luncheon Benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

April 4, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, April 3, 2023 Supporting World Hope is thrilled to announce Perla Tamez Casasnovas as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Purpose Purses & Pop-up Luncheon to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The event will take place on April 17,…

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Edinburg To Host The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

April 4, 2023

Edinburg, TX, April 4, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in conjunction with the City of Edinburg will host the 375-foot-long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, also known as “The Wall That Heals” on April 20-23,…

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Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Proposes $195M Bond Vote May 6

April 4, 2023

The bond election would have ZERO impact on the tax rate, district claims.EDINBURG, TX March 29, 2023 In its ongoing effort to mitigate flood problems and increase local drainage capacity during major rain events, the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.…

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$2.8M Grant Helps STC Break Digital Barriers For Students

March 28, 2023

Photo above: South Texas College recently received a $2.8 million National Institute of Standards and Technology grant to increase internet service across all STC campuses. Sotelo, McAllen TX, March 28, 2023 South Texas College has been working to increase digital capabilities…

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Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Open To Future Business Owners

March 23, 2023

Edinburg TX, March 23, 2023 If you’ve been thinking about starting your own business, the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp taking place March 30th, 2023, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, may be your first step to finally realize you dream.  Workforce…

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Justice Of The Peace Maldonado Makes Mental Health Services A Priority In The Courtroom

March 23, 2023

Edinburg TX, March 23, 2023 The court of Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Andre Maldonado has partnered with DHR Health to make mental health a priority in the courtroom. Using an app from DHR Health, the court will now be…

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Suspect Turns Himself In After Shooting Incident

March 22, 2023

Edinburg, TX, March 22, 2023 Oscar Ivan Ortiz, a suspect identified as the potential gunman in a shooting last week in Edinburg, turned himself in to the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office yesterday.  On Thursday, March  16, 2023, at  approximately 4:00PM., Hidalgo  County Sheriff’s…

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Gov. Abbott Appoints Fonseca To New Hidalgo County 476th District Court

March 15, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, March 15, 2023 Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr., Governor Abbott’s former appointee to the 464th District Court, has been recently appointed to serve as the presiding judge of the 476th District Court in Hidalgo County. Not new to the…

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STC Course To Prep Individuals To Become Licensed Insurance Agents

March 15, 2023

Photo above: South Texas College has partnered with SafeGuard Insurance Agency, to offer a first-of-its-kind Property and Casualty Insurance License Preparation course. Amanda Sotelo, March 15, 2023 With the demand for insurance agents rising across the region, state and nation, South…

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