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TxDOT To Close Eastbound I-69 Overpass, Send Traffic To Turnaround
At a Thusday press conference Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials announced the closure of the eastbound lane from I-69 now connecting to I-2 in Pharr. Drivers will instead be routed westward for a short distance and then routed to the Sugar Road underpass to allow them to then get on I-2 eastbound. The $303…
STC Manufacturing Goes International
MCALLEN, TEXAS (JUNE 10, 2022) – South Texas College is extending its workforce development training and services for the first time ever to manufacturers south of the border. After nearly a decade of trying, STC is finally making ground with the maquiladoras, or factories, in Mexico, according to Luisa Fernanda Rodriguez, who was hired as…
County Judge Richard F. Cortez Primary Election Victory Confirmed By Court
EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued the following statement in reaction to a judicial ruling late Thursday in which he prevailed in a lawsuit challenging his primary victory: “I am happy with the outcome of this case, although not surprised. I believe the Judge ruled correctly that there is no evidence to support…
MOST History To Host 4 Saturdays Filled With Hands-on Activities, Learning-History Games
Photo above, courtesy of MOSTHistory: Melissa Peña, the Exhibits & Collections Coordinator at MOSTHistory, showcases how a cotton gin cleaned cotton picked from the fields. EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History presents Summer Saturdays at the Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18, June 25, July 2 and July…
Edinburg Sales Taxes Continue Strong Growth
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced yesterday the latest distribution of local sales tax allocations for Edinburg for the month of June 2022. The Comptroller’s report indicates Edinburg’s retail sales continue their upward growth. Edinburg’s sales taxes increased by 13.56% for June 2022 compared to June 2021, jumping to $2,9123,559.50 from $2,564,707.63. The year-to-date sales…
UTRGV Hosts Summer Camps For All Ages
Photo Above: Campers test their robotic vehicle during the 2019 University Transportation Center for Railway Safety Summer Camp. This year, UTRGV will again offer a variety of camps for elementary to high school students. (UTRGV File Photo by Silver Salas) By Santana Peralez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – June 8, 2022 – Looking for the…
Jessica Cisneros, Ruben Ramirez Demand Recounts In Two Close-Call South Texas Runoff Races
Photo above: Democratic congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros speaks at a “Meet the Candidates” event hosted by the Webb County Democratic Party in Laredo on Feb. 16, 2022. Credit: Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, June 6, 2022 Progressive candidate Jessica Cisneros announced Monday she will request a recount in the hard-fought…
Embargo
Even with challenges such as shortages of workers and supplies and unfavorable federal policy directions, the surge has been impressive. The Permian Basin will set a production record topping 5.2 million barrels per day in June, even with operating rigs still running well below pre-pandemic levels. — Perryman Dr. M. Ray Perryman The European Union…
Edinburg PD Sends Second Group to Uvalde
As Texas peace officers, we continue our commitment to serving, protecting, and assisting local communities in need. Last week, a group of Edinburg Police officers returned home after nearly a week in Uvalde, Texas. This morning, Sgt. Rodriguez and four additional police officers are heading back to the mourning community of Uvalde to lend a…
Edinburg Population Hits 102,483
Recent Census Bureau Data Shows Edinburg Continues To Be the Fastest Growing City In the Rio Grande Valley According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Edinburg’s population has grown to 102,483 residents as of July 2021. In just one year, Edinburg saw a 2.4 percent population increase and grew by 2,444…
