MCALLEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BECOMES THE OFFICIAL AIRPORT OF THE UTRGV VAQUEROS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and McAllen International Airport announced in a press conference on Thursday a new partnership that designates

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TABC appoints Ronald Swenson as executive chief of agency law enforcement operations

AUSTIN — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has appointed agency veteran Ronald Swenson to the post of executive chief of enforcement, where he will oversee the agency’s 200-plus commissioned peace

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Rio Grande Valley students who are members of Village in the Valley rewarded with higher education scholarships

(MCALLEN, TX) (July 10, 2023) Village in the Valley (ViVa), a prominent community organization dedicated to elevating and uniting the Black community while fostering connections with other cultures in the

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LAWN MOWING APP GREENPAL TO EXPAND TO EDINBURG

Uber for lawn care launching this week (EDINBURG, TX)—GreenPal, an app that connects homeowners with local, vetted lawn care professionals, is launching this week in Edinburg. Nashville-based GreenPal allows homeowners

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Brooks County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility

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DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande

State investigating claim that DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune July 18, 2023

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Area schools offering Summer Meals

South Texas ISD to serve free meals for community during month of June MERCEDES – South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will serve free breakfast and lunch meals to children

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs HB 30

After a week’s delay, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signs bill to increase transparency in public records law By Vianna Davila, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica June 6, 2023 “After a

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UTRGV STUDENT-ATHLETES #RISEUP TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC SUCCESS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY –The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday that the department’s 221 student-athletes posted a 3.34 grade point average (GPA) while 146 student-athletes

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UTRGV ATHLETICS SET TO HOST 13 SUMMER CAMPS

RIO GRANDE VALLEY – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Tuesday plans for the baseball, volleyball, women’s soccer, and men’s basketball teams to host a

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