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City of McAllen sets mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of McAllen has set mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions for residents and businesses despite the recent rain that has been received in this area. According to a release from the City of McAllen, during Stage 2 the sprinkler system irrigations will be restricted to only two days a week […]
South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver enough
The levels at the Amistad International and Falcon International reservoirs remain near or at record lows. The lack of water threatens the region’s agricultural industry and residential users alike.
Miller: I’m working hard to get Mexico to move the planned Trans-Continental Railroad back from New Mexico to Laredo
HARLINGEN, Texas – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller visited the Rio Grande Valley on Saturday, June 22, to discuss Mexico’s water debt to the United States. The event, hosted by the True Texas Project, was held at Revolution City Church in Harlingen. The event was titled: “Water Crisis in the RGV: A Conversation with Ag Commissioner Sid Miller.”
City of Harlingen celebrating 4th of July with Freedom Fest 2024
The city of Harlingen is inviting the public to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with them. The city will be celebrating the holiday with Freedom Fest 2024 at Lon C. Hill Destination Park, located at 1216 Fair Park Blvd. Freedom Fest is set for Thursday, July 4 from 5...
McAllen Rotary Club Welcomes New Officers and Hosts Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa
McAllen Rotary Club Welcomes New Officers and Hosts Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa. Today, the McAllen Rotary Club held a special meeting at the Pasta Company, where newly appointed officers were sworn in by former district governor Amando Chapa. Following the ceremony, the club welcomed a distinguished guest speaker, Laura Hinojosa, the Hidalgo County District Clerk.
Valley residents to benefit from statewide flood plan
Sandbags sit out on the front porch outside Yvette Ramirez's McAllen home. The sandbags were picked up ahead of the rain brought by Tropical Storm Alberto. Ramirez said she wanted the sandbags no matter how small the storm was, after her home flooded in the June 2018 storms. Ramirez’s neighborhood...
$1 million renovation project at Edinburg parks underway
Three parks in the city of Edinburg are receiving major makeovers. On Monday, the city announced their Frontier, Bicentennial and Memorial parks are receiving new restrooms and a concession stand. The parks will still be open while renovations are underway. “We need to take care of our parks and have...
TxDOT launches ‘Drive Sober. No Regrets’ campaign ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
The Texas Department of Transportation is reminding the public that if you plan on drinking, make sure you find a sober ride home. In 2023, over a thousand DUI crashes were reported in South Texas. TxDOT says July and August are the two deadliest months of the year for drunk...
Former police chief’s lawsuit against city of Pharr dismissed
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A lawsuit filed by Andy Harvey, former city manager and chief of police, against his former employer, the city of Pharr, has been dismissed. In the lawsuit, which was filed on June 9, 2023, Harvey attempted to get the city to release the open...
Construction for Pharr bridge expansion project set to begin in August
The city of Pharr is making progress in the expansion of their international bridge. The city recently awarded a $47 million contract to a construction company in Mission. The expansion project will build four additional southbound lanes on the bridge to decrease wait times on our side of the border.
Re-New-ing Edinburg Discusses 2025 All School Reunion And July Game Night
The following are the complete minutes from the June 2024 Re-New-ing Edinburg Meeting:. Roger McClellan, President, welcomed those in attendance and called the meeting to order. The minutes of the May meeting were previously emailed to members, but also passed out to those in attendance. Motion was made by Melody Spears, seconded by Linda Hornaday, to accept minutes as presented. Motion passed.
McAllen FTZ: We’re here to help any and every community in Hidalgo County
McALLEN, Texas – Any economic development corporation in Hidalgo County that has a prospective client looking to house its operations inside a foreign trade zone can do so, says Mark E. Garcia. Garcia is the incoming president of McAllen Foreign Trade Zone. However, he has worked for the nonprofit...
New Progreso mayor flexes veto power at first meeting
PROGRESO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Progreso welcomed a new mayor to City Hall on Monday. Hugo Gamboa, a sergeant in the Texas Army National Guard, took the oath of office during a City Council meeting on Monday afternoon. “I’m very excited,” said Gamboa, 37, of Progreso. “It’s an honor to be here and represent the community. […]
Award-winning Keep Harlingen Beautiful program back after pandemic
Jun. 25—After the pandemic's outbreak, rising costs led the city's past administration to place the award-winning program Keep Harlingen Beautiful on hold while shutting down the Harlingen Recycling Center, a key funding source. Now, city leaders are jump-starting the beautification program, with a new board of directors planning to tap a grant coming from a 2020 Governor's Community ...
East Rio Hondo Water Supply demolishes Port of Harlingen water tower
RIO HONDO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation announced it took down a 300,000-gallon water tower that had been sitting idle for years. The tank was built in the early 1980s by the Port of Harlingen and was initially used for the Harlingen Waterworks System. According to a news release from […]
City of Pharr kicks off men’s health week
The city of Pharr is kicking-off a week dedicated to men's health. The city's public health department believes more attention needs to be put on certain types of diseases that impact men. “[There’s] prostate cancer, colon cancer, and in young men testicular cancer,” Pharr Public Health Director Dr. Cynthia Gutiérrez...
Raymondville students score high on state exams
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The students and the teachers performed well this school year. People say these things quite often about students and teachers, but the Raymondville school district has the proof in writing. The students have out-performed the state of Texas in every STAAR/EOC assessment, once again...
McAllen Mayor hosts annual prayer luncheon
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos hosted his annual prayer luncheon on Monday. Community leaders gathered to highlight the importance of values and don’t the right thing. Keynote speaker Bill Butterworth spoke on the importance of balancing work-life with faith and life outside of the office.
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