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Lack Of Communication Between Child Welfare And Juvenile Justice Systems Hurts Foster Kids, Court Monitors Say
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune, May 4, 2022 “Lack of communication between child welfare and juvenile justice systems hurts foster kids, court monitors say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
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County Judge Richard F. Cortez Invites President Biden To Tour The Border
EDINBURG – As the May 23 deadline to end Title 42 approaches, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez sent a letter to President Joe Biden inviting him to visit Hidalgo County before the Administration “makes any substantial changes to current border policy.” The 2-page letter, dated May 2, 2022, explains to the President that Hidalgo County…
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UTRGV Students Garner 90 Awards At Local, Regional Advertising Competitions
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MAY 3, 2022 – UTRGV students logged big wins in American Advertising Federation competitions this year at both the local and regional levels, with 90 awards. In the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 10 regional competition, four UTRGV graphic design students won five accolades. The winners from the UTRGV School…
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Here’s How Two Texas Constitutional Amendments Could Lower Some Property Taxes
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune, April 27, 2022 “Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Are you struggling with rising property…
![Vallejo Michelle Vallejo, a Democratic candidate for Texas’ 15th Congressional District, responds to questions during a Futuro RGV candidate forum in McAllen in January. Credit: Verónica G. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune](https://theedinburgadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/Vallejo-landscape.webp)
Nonprofit Backing Vallejo In Congressional Run-off Accused of Campaign Finance Violations
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, April 26, 2022 As Democratic voters prepare to pick their party’s nominee for one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races, a Rio Grande Valley nonprofit is being accused of violating federal campaign finance law for how it has backed one of the candidates. Michelle Vallejo, a small…
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UTRGV to make announcement with new UT Center in Laredo
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – APRIL 25, 2022 – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will make an announcement Thursday, April 28, at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo regarding the establishment of a partnership to offer degrees in social work in Laredo. UTRGV and UT System have established a Memorandum of Understanding…
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UTRGV Theatre Department presents ‘Red’ on April 29
By Santana Peralez EDINBURG, TEXAS – APRIL 25, 2022 – The UTRGV Theatre Department is going from Shakespearean tragedy to contemporary tragedy, following up their production of “Coriolanus” in March with Tony award-winning play “Red” by John Logan. “Red” opens 7:30 p.m. April 29, with a second performance 7:30 p.m. April 30 with ASL interpretation,…
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As Texas home values skyrocket, state officials wrestle with how to slow property tax increases
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas TribuneApril 22, 2022 “As Texas home values skyrocket, state officials wrestle with how to slow property tax increases” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. DALLAS — As…
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Museum of South Texas History To Host Weekend Of Musical Performances, Activities
EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History invites the community to enjoy a weekend of activities and performances. On May 7, “From Baroque to the 21st Century, Viola & Guitar Recital,” a musical performance featuring Joel Págan and Hector Javier Rodriguez Santos, will start at 11 a.m. in the museum’s Courtyard Gallery. This recital features…
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County Judge Richard F. Cortez announces Explore Hidalgo County initiative
EDINBURG – In recognition of Earth Day, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced an ecotourism initiative called Explore Hidalgo County. The initiative launches a regional approach to highlighting the area’s natural beauty and encourages both residents of the county as well as out-of-town visitors to take advantage of these jewels. “Within a 40-mile radius,…