Epicenter requests tax zone extension; San Benito’s new commission wants results
SAN BENITO — After falling about a year behind schedule, developers of a proposed $711 million project aimed at building a retail and entertainment mecca around a hotel and convention center are requesting city officials extend a tax increment reinvestment zone agreement to 2026.
Fares Arabic Cuisine in McAllen serving up delectable meals, friendly service
McALLEN — Apparently, my reviews have become too predictable.
Silver Alert issued for missing San Benito resident
SAN BENITO — Juan Chavez Carrillo, a San Benito resident, was reported missing on July 18 to the San Benito Police Department by family members, according to a police press release.
Operation Border Health Preparedness to offer free health services July 24-28
Operation Border Health Preparedness will provide free health services next week at several locations throughout the Valley, hosted by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and its community partners.
US Rep. Gonzalez pushes to ease labor shortage; joins lawmakers in introducing bill
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy counties and eastern Hidalgo County, has joined a bipartisan group of members to announce the introduction of H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act, or HIRE Act, legislation aiming to support American employers and small businesses by reducing the nation’s chronic labor shortage, boosting our economy and ensuring that those who come to our country to work can do so in a safe and lawful manner.
San Benito city secretary tapped for interim city manager position
SAN BENITO — After working at City Hall for more than 10 years, City Secretary Ruth McGinnis is making San Benito history as the first woman to serve as interim city manager days after the veteran administrator commissioners picked for the job suddenly resigned during a contract dispute.
McAllen ISD’s superintendent spotted at interviews for top spot at Harlingen CISD
HARLINGEN — McAllen Superintendent J. A. Gonzalez was spotted Tuesday afternoon entering an interview for the same position at Harlingen CISD.
San Benito working to draw high-tech manufacturer
SAN BENITO — The city’s Economic Development Corporation is teaming up with Matamoros officials to help a Mexican high-tech manufacturing company bring “many” good-paying, high-skilled jobs to town, an official said.
Pharr Interchange connector closings, openings pushed back slightly
Some dates have changed regarding the opening of the new McAllen to Edinburg connector and the closure of the Harlingen to Edinburg connector.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council gets $2.3M for transit funding
Transit agencies in Brownsville, Harlingen, South Padre Island and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council are among the recipients of $95.1 million in state and federal funds being distributed by the Texas Transportation Commission, which governs the Texas Department of Transportation.