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City of McAllen seeks to restore old reservoir
City officials in McAllen are working to restore an old pond between the airport and La Plaza Mall. It used to be the city's old water reservoir, but the city emptied it and is now planning to develop the land. The city council approved a measure to work on improvements,...
West Nile cases ‘concerning’ but no cause for panic, officials say
EDINBURG, TEXAS (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo Public Health Authority says it is slightly concerning that three cases of West Nile have already been detected this year. However, he says the current situation is no reason to panic. The cases have all been attributed to patients in the western part of the county and are also […]
McAllen finishes Daffodil Ave. expansion and drainage
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of McAllen has wrapped up construction on Daffodil Avenue between Ware and Taylor Roads. The project expanded the portion of the road to four lanes and added some major drainage improvements to the area. Omar Quintanilla with the city of McAllen said drivers can now expect lighter traffic and […]
A community transcends timeand place at Pulga de alamo
We drive along Cesar Chavez Road in the small city of Alamo, past the once beautiful farmhouse with the front porch where my tío, tía, and three primos lived. I open my window. Instead of smoke from my tío’s barbecue pit greeting my senses, I get a whiff of the unmistakable smell of boiling corn. Elote! But the aroma is not emanating from the house. It’s coming from across the street.
Cavazos: Another 11 million square feet of warehouse space to be developed in Pharr
MCALLEN, Texas – Ten new industrial parks are to be built in the City of Pharr or its ETJ, with almost 11 million square feet of warehouse space. This news was conveyed by Janie Cavazos, vice president of business recruitment, at a meeting of the South Texas Manufacturers Association. The meeting was held at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton in McAllen.
Alamo Police Department launches autism awareness initiative
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Alamo Police Department is launching a new initiative that aims to better serve people with autism. Authorities are now offering autism cards, a card that will allow responding officers to correctly approach a person with special needs who may not respond to verbal demands. The autism awareness initiative aims to […]
Pharr city manager discusses ambulance service, new budget
Three weeks ago, The Advance published a story about Pharr City Manager Jonathan Flores, hired last year as the city’s top administrator. In that Aug. 7 story, we promised to follow up because our interview was too long to fit into one story, which included news about the city’s ambulance service and its budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
Ken Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras
"Ken Paxton’s vote harvesting investigation in South Texas renews questions over politiqueras" 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.
City of Pharr hosts Critical Water Symposium
The City of Pharr recently hosted the Deep South Texas State of Water Symposium, an essential gathering organized by Chairman and State Representative Terry Canales, with support from Finance Vice-Chairman Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, and the Texas Water Foundation. This pivotal event brought together key leaders and experts from across the region and state to address the pressing water issues facing the Rio Grande Valley.
Community development corporation extends services to veterans
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) is a community development corporation that provides services for veterans in six states including Texas. Now in Hidalgo, Cameron, Willacy, and Starr Counties, on Tuesday, CPLC extended its commitment to supporting and empowering Veteran households in these regions. “Veterans are the heartbeat of our community, and at CPLC, we recognize […]
Unemployment falls in El Paso in July, but rises in Brownsville and Laredo
TEXAS – During the month of July 2024, the unemployment rate in Texas border cities such as Brownsville and Laredo showed an increase in their annual comparison, while El Paso registered a slight decrease, while McAllen showed no change, according to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). El Paso recorded...
DHR Health to Host Free Community Kidney Transplant Q&A Session, August 29th
With the month of August being “National Minority Donor Awareness Month,” DHR Health will host a community health education seminar to inform the public about kidney transplant medical services offered at the DHR Health Transplant Institute. Members of the community are invited to the presentation, which will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on August 29, 2024, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 119 Paseo Del Prado. The event is free and open to the public and will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Edinburg Chamber Opens New Opportunities
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced the departure of its Director of Membership Dulce Cortina and in turn, is now seeking candidates to fill two pivotal roles. “We are incredibly grateful for Dulce’s contributions to our organization,” said Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. “Her dedication and hard work have been instrumental to our growth. While we will miss her greatly, we wish Dulce nothing but success in her future endeavors.”
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