Tag: Cameron County
COVID deaths increase by 12 in Valley; 1,300 new cases reported
At least another dozen residents from the Rio Grande Valley died due to COVID-19 related complications, officials with Hidalgo and Cameron counties reported this week.
UTRGV gets $6 million to research cancer health disparities on border
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley this week received a $6 million cancer research grant from a state agency that will be used to research cancer disparities on the border.
As the Legislative Session gains steam, Valley lawmakers’ new bills focus on victims’ rights...
Three Hidalgo County legislators announced bills this week that focus on strengthening the rights of sexual assault victims, adding protections for law enforcement and first responders, and bolstering health care in the Rio Grande Valley.
US attorney for southern district lays out immediate plans in McAllen
McALLEN — U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani made it clear Friday morning what his vision is as the new top attorney for the USAO’s Southern District of Texas, one of the largest districts in the country, and there is no room for public corruption in that vision.
Photo Gallery: US attorney for southern district lays out immediate plans in McAllen
DA: Criminal enterprise responsible for Santa Rosa teen’s death
Authorities said a dangerous criminal enterprise is operating in the Harlingen, Santa Rosa, La Feria and Weslaco area, and this group is responsible for the shooting death of a 16-year-old Santa Rosa boy.
Education researchers rank UTRGV seventh best public university in nation
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced Thursday that a new college rating system that highlights economic impact and return of investment ranked the institution as the seventh best public university in the nation.
Abbott thanks Edinburg lawmaker in State of the State address
When Gov. Greg Abbott announced a record $100 billion transportation plan during his State of the State address Thursday, he also thanked state Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, for his leadership in the area.
Officials: Failure to appear in court lands Brownsville man charged with impersonating a police...
Failing to appear for his scheduled court appearance has landed a 25-year-old Brownsville man in jail, offocials said.
New land commissioner makes first RGV visit, announces $12.5M in funding
WESLACO — On Wednesday, Texas’ new land commissioner, Dawn Buckingham, made her first official visit to the Rio Grande Valley since being sworn into office last month and she brought with her some big news — more than $12.5 million in funding for flood mitigation projects across Hidalgo and Cameron counties.
