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Harlingen sues over once-controversial Bass Pro Shop development
The city of Harlingen and its economic arm have sued over the Bass Pro Shop development — a once-controversial proposal that resulted in a fiery public discussion over whether the plan was worth the price tag. Now, more than a decade later, the city claims it might never be...
Official: Covid cases on the rise in the RGV
RAYMONDVILLE, TEXAS – Covid 19 cases are on the rise in Texas and in the Rio Grande Valley as well and the surge is being attributed to the Delta variant. A health official with the Texas Department of State Health Services recommends people to be on alert and to follow the previous guidelines issued since the outbreak was reported back in 2020.
Willacy County Regional Detention Facility approved for full operation
HIDALGO, Texas — The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has approved the Willacy County Regional Detention Facility for full operation under La Salle Corrections. The regional detention facility, which met all state inspections and obtained necessary certifications, began operations with the transfer of inmates from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Detention Center. A total of 450 inmates are scheduled to be housed at the Willacy facility once it is fully populated.
ACLU says some Valley schools violated state dress code law
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas on Wednesday sent letters to five Rio Grande Valley school districts alleging that their dress code policies violate the Texas CROWN Act. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the law — which prohibits discrimination in schools, workplaces and housing...
Harlingen borrowing $10 million to help fund $258 million project
Jul. 24—HARLINGEN — Officials here are launching the biggest project in Harlingen's history, borrowing $10 million through a 30-year loan to help fund the first part of a $258 million WaterWorks master plan aimed at overhauling an aging sewer system. Officials are selling about $10 million in revenue bonds after the Texas Water Development Board granted the city a $10 million low-interest loan ...
As the Rio Grande runs dry, South Texas cities look to alternatives for water
This story was originally 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. The Rio Grande is no longer a reliable source of water for South Texas. That’s the sobering...
Over 2 thousand backpacks to be distributed in Mercedes
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office will be distributing over 2,000 backpacks on Wednesday, July 31, in Mercedes. The backpacks will be filled assorted school supplies such as folders, pencils, and paper to all children present who are currently attending elementary, middle, or high school, according to the sheriff’s office.
Bee-related hospitalizations increase across RGV, expert touches on why
COMBES, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Rio Grandy Valley cities are reporting a higher influx of people begin sent to the hospital with bee-sting-related ailments. ValleyCentral spoke to a few local experts to see why this is and how you can prevent being attacked. Walter Schumacher, founder of the American Honey Bee Protection Agency says the increase […]
Possible water service interruption in Alamo due to fire hydrant damage
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Crews in the city of Alamo are working to repair a fire hydrant on the corner of Tower Street and Acacia Avenue that was hit by a vehicle this morning. The city’s news release said water service may be interrupted today. For more information call Alamo City Hall at (956) 787-0006 […]
Trustees pick Perez as Superintendent
The San Benito Consolidated Independent School District (SBCISD) Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Friday, July 19 where the trustees decided on and announced their lone finalist for Superintendent. Trustee Rudy Corona, Acting Superintendent Alfredo Perez, and School District Attorney Tony Torres were absent from the meeting. There...
SBCISD legal counsel awaits update
Approximately a year and a half since work on two multi-million dollar bond projects ceased and nearly seven months since the last official update on the status of those projects, a San Benito CISD administrator said this week that the district has no official update to provide stakeholders. In a...
Donna ISD to Break Ground Tuesday July 30, on First Bond Project: Outdoor Learning Space
Donna – Donna Independent School District (ISD) is slated to celebrate a significant milestone, with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Outdoor Learning Space at M. Rivas Primary Discovery Academy. The event, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, marks the beginning of a series of construction projects funded by the district’s successful $120 million school bond proposal passed in May 2023.
Weslaco school district’s $160 million bond projects underway
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Weslaco ISD is underway with phase one of three of its $160 million bond projects with some being completed this year and early next year. The propositions for the bond elections were passed last November by district voters totaling $160 million for the construction,...
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