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Alton, TX · Municipal

Laredo Morning Times

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Edinburg USDA facility hiring 228 to fight screwworm pest

USDA is hiring 228 workers for a South Texas facility that will breed sterile flies to fight a pest threatening livestock. On-site interviews run Nov. 17-19.

Edinburg, TX · 2d

ValleyCentral

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Lyford CISD hosts Veterans Day celebrations

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District hosted its 38th annual Veterans Day celebration in Lyford on Wednesday, welcoming more than 75 veterans from the area to participate in a commemorative ceremony. One of the veterans present at Wednesday’s event, Lt. Cmdr. Gil Tello, said he commends the district for “recognizing [the] […]

Lyford, TX · 2d

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Mission Veteran Battling Terminal Cancer Gets Home Repainted by STC Students

An Army veteran battling terminal cancer got a freshly painted home in Mission this week, courtesy of a crew of South Texas College students who spent the morning covering the house in new coats of paint. KRGV identified the veteran as Roger Luna, who called the gesture a dream come true.

Mission, TX · 3d

ValleyCentral

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Brownsville residents urged to avoid flooded areas

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Brownsville is warning residents to avoid flooded and blocked areas as heavy rainfall is expected between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday. According to the city, engineering and public works crews are working to keep drain inlets and drainage channels clear of storm debris. Crews are also […]

Brownsville, TX · 4d

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Flood Watch Grips Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Laredo as Abbott Mobilizes Rescue Teams

Five South Texas cities — Corpus Christi, Laredo, San Antonio, Brownsville and Kerrville — were under a flood watch through Monday morning after multiple days of rainstorms saturated the ground across the region. A level 2-of-4 flash-flood threat remained in effect across southern Texas, with forecasters warning that more rain could push already-soggy ground past its limit.

Corpus Christi, TX · 4d

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Veterans Day: Nation Honors Military Members for Their Service and Sacrifice

MCALLEN, TEXAS – Today communities across the United States are observing Veterans Day, recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of the millions of Americans who have served in the nation’s military. Observed every year on November 11th, the holiday honors veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces,...

Mcallen, TX · 2d

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Gray Veterans Day in McAllen Before Rio Grande Valley Warmup Returns

McAllen’s Veterans Day starts gray and mild, with cloudy skies and temperatures around 66 degrees early Wednesday. The clouds are expected to stick around through the afternoon, when the city should top out near 80. Cooler Midweek, Small Rain Chance. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in...

Mcallen, TX · 2d

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Alamo mayor requires candidates, campaigns to clean up signs within 15 days

ALAMO, Texas — With the election now over, it’s safe to ask, “What happens to all of these campaign signs?”. In the border town of Alamo, Texas, all campaign signs will be cleaned up soon because of an ordinance passed by city officials. “Fifteen-day window,” said Alamo...

Alamo, TX · 2d

ValleyCentral

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State board denies John Allen Rubio’s clemency petition

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The State Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday denied a clemency petition filed by death row inmate John Allen Rubio, according to Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz. A clemency petition is a final attempt to appeal to an executive for forgiveness and to delay an execution. The board’s […]

Brownsville, TX · 3d

MyRGV.com

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Brownsville voters pass 15 propositions on ethics, commissioner pay, more

Brownsville voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a slate of 15 propositions that include new ethics regulations for elected officials, according to unofficial results, along with increasing future commissioners’ and mayors’ pay rate. The post Brownsville voters pass 15 propositions on ethics, commissioner pay, more appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Brownsville, TX · 4d

ValleyCentral

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‘Possible activities outside the polling place’: Cameron County reviews five election complaints

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Cameron County Republican Party has filed five election-related complaints with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, raising concerns about activity at polling places during the recent election. Cameron County Republican Party Chair Jim Birschbach confirmed the party submitted five formal reports to the state agency, which oversees elections in Texas. […]

Cameron County, TX · 4d

ValleyCentral

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Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery invites public to unaccompanied veteran burial

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery invites the public to attend an unaccompanied veteran burial on Tuesday afternoon. The burial for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Private Michael E. Girardin will take place at 2 p.m. at the cemetery located at 2520 South Inspiration Road in Mission. Girardin served from March to […]

Mission, TX · 3d

KXAN

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NADBank approves $164M in water projects for Rio Grande Valley border

The North American Development Bank (NADBank), during its first-ever meeting held Thursday in the Rio Grande Valley, approved a dozen water-related infrastructure projects for the region totaling $164 million in funds.

Mcallen, TX · 3d

ValleyCentral

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Officials remember former Cameron County Commissioner John Wood

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Former Cameron County Commissioner John Wood died over the weekend at 79. Wood retired in May following an expansive career in public service. He previously served as a Brownsville City Commissioner, Cameron County Commissioner for Precinct 2 and a commissioner on the Brownsville Navigation District, according to his obituary. Multiple officials […]

Cameron County, TX · 4d

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Brownsville Metro Temporarily Suspends Routes Due to Heavy Rainfall and Flooding

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – Brownsville Metro has temporarily suspended service on some of its routes due to heavy rainfall and flooded roadways throughout the city. In a service alert issued earlier today, transit officials said the interruptions are necessary because of hazardous road conditions caused by the ongoing rainfall. Officials...

Brownsville, TX · 4d

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Dr. Adrian Billings Warns Rural Texas Healthcare System Is Failing Communities Most in Need

EDINBURG, Texas — For residents of rural Texas, access to medical care can depend on where they live, whether they have health insurance, and how far they must travel to reach a physician. In some communities along the Texas-Mexico border, patients face hundreds of miles of travel for specialized treatment, while others live in counties without hospitals or primary care physicians.

Texas · 3d

KRGV

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‘A dream come true’: STC students paint home for Army veteran battling terminal cancer

Mission, TX (KRGV) — Ahead of Veterans Day, 20 South Texas College students repainted a Mission home for a U.S. Army veteran. Roger Luna is a Korean and Vietnam War veteran. “This is a dream come true because I was really at the end. I didn't know where I was going to get the money to paint it, but I wanted to paint the house,” Luna said.

Mission, TX · 4d

MyRGV.com

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As oil prices soar, Harlingen mulls pulling $1.2M to pave streets

HARLINGEN — High oil prices are driving up asphalt costs, leading officials to consider dipping into accounts to pull as much as $1.2 million to offset increases. The post As oil prices soar, Harlingen mulls pulling $1.2M to pave streets appeared first on MyRGV.com .

Harlingen, TX · 3d

AGDAILY.com

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USDA ramps up Texas hiring to combat increased screwworm

Screwworm cases are surging across the Southwest as USDA hires 228 workers to expand sterile fly production in Texas. The post USDA ramps up Texas hiring to combat increased screwworm appeared first on AGDAILY .

Edinburg, TX · 2d