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As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering conclusion Rio Grande Valley officials are facing as water levels at the international reservoirs that feed into the river remain dangerously low — and a hurricane that could have quenched the area’s thirst turned away from the region as it neared the Texas coast.
Edinburg taps Josie Ramirez as new city attorney
EDINBURG — Three months after City Attorney Omar Ochoa announced his intention to leave the city, officials here have at last chosen his replacement. After a lengthy meeting Tuesday evening, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved hiring Josephine L. “Josie” Ramirez to become Edinburg’s first in-house city attorney.
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner this week told South Texas leaders in private that Mexico intends to send some of the water it owes but that won’t be enough, they worry, as the region and farmers suffer. “There doesn’t seem...
Special election early voting results for Hidalgo, Starr County races
SAN JUAN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Today is the last day of early voting for the La Grulla Special Election. The special election is for the position of mayor. The candidates are Jon Venecia, Macario Villareal III, and Eli Guerra. You can still cast your early vote at La Grulla City Hall. Election day is next […]
Health screenings to be offered to the public during Operation Border Health Preparedness
The public is invited to take advantage of the free medical, dental, and vision services that will be offered in the Rio Grande Valley starting on Monday. Operation Border Health Preparedness, formerly known as Operation Lone Star, will offer pop-up medical clinics across four locations in the Rio Grande Valley.
Pharr Launches Public Safety Sticker Program for Special Needs Residents
Pharr Launches Public Safety Sticker Program for Special Needs Residents. The City of Pharr has announced a new initiative aimed at improving interactions between first responders and residents with special needs. The Public Safety Sticker program is designed to assist community members with autism, diabetes, deafness, and other special needs by providing a clear means of communication during emergencies.
Elsa still awaiting parts for main water leak repair
ELSA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — After reporting a main water break earlier this week, the City of Elsa is reassuring residents that their water is still safe for consumption. The issue began at 1 p.m. Monday when a leak was found at the Ela Water Plant, located south of the ground storage tank extending to the […]
Gonzalez: COSTEP was invited to attend Gov. Abbott’s trade mission to Asia
HARLINGEN, Texas – The CEO of the Council for South Texas Progress says his organization was invited to go on Gov. Greg Abbott’s trade mission to Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Adam Gonzalez says the reason COSTEP did not go was because he did not budget for two...
Local, State, Military Health Care Providers Join Forces For Border Disaster Preparedness Exercise
It’s a disaster preparedness exercise that also offers free health care. For the 25th year, Operation Border Health Preparedness sets up in the Rio Grande Valley starting Monday. The week-long event brings local, state, and military healthcare officials and providers together to develop plans for responding to a mass...
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