By: Dr. M. Ray Perryman Federal funds directly support individuals and businesses across Texas. In 2022, nearly $277.6 billion was spent in the state by various agencies. That’s down from $349.7 billion in 2021 and $321.0 billion in 2020, when…
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The City of Edinburg will hold a sandbag distribution today, May 12, from 1PM-7PM and on Saturday, May 13 from 8AM-12PM at the Edinburg Service Center, located at 1201 North Doolittle Road. There is a limit of 6 bags per…
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Photo: Evan L’Roy for The Texas Tribune EDINBURG TX, May 11, 2023 – Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday declared a state of disaster for Hidalgo County in the aftermath of the recent April 28 storms that affected much of the region.…
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Edinburg TX, May 11, 2023 – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued a disaster declaration after receiving credible information from federal officials that large groups of migrants are amassing near the border. These groups could potentially surge the border upon…
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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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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, 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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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.…
Read MorePhoto 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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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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