Tag: McAllen
Former teacher who sent love letters to Edinburg student arrested
McAllen police arrested and charged last Wednesday a former Edinburg school district employee with improper relationship between an educator and student two years after the district allegedly transferred that employee from his job at a middle school because of his closeness with the student, according to police documents.
McAllen school board trustees talk superintendent directives
McAllen Independent School District trustees discussed at a workshop Tuesday a set of directives issued to the district’s superintendent in April at least in part as a response to a scandal in the district’s communications department.
Brother, sister duo accused of defrauding federal program of $80 million due in court
Two Hidalgo County siblings accused of bilking a federal workers’ compensation program out of $80 million were warned by their own employees about the practice, according to a 24-page indictment unsealed Friday afternoon.
Ted Cruz challenger Colin Allred visits the RGV to campaign, endorses Michelle Vallejo
McALLEN — Colin Allred, the North Texas congressman who is hoping to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz next November, was in the Rio Grande Valley this week to lend his support to another campaign hopeful, Michelle Vallejo.
North McAllen to see $120M upscale development dubbed ‘The District’
A McAllen property developer is investing more than $120 million on the city’s north side with the intention of reinvigorating the area with upscale retail and residential “modern living.”
Fake doctor from McAllen accused in massive healthcare fraud case
Two people have been charged with healthcare fraud involving the alleged billing of $80 million to a federal workers’ compensation program over a five-year period.
Rio Grande City USDA employee indicted on bribery charges
A 51-year-old Rio Grande City resident and U.S. Department of Agriculture employee has been indicted on charges of bribing public officials and witnesses.
De La Cruz demands Mexico release water under 1944 treaty
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-McAllen, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting the State Department meet with their Mexican counterparts to urge the country to release water it owes to the United States under a 1944 treaty.
Joe’s Ice Cream has 52 reasons for you to chill out this summer
McALLEN — This sweltering, unrelenting triple-digit heat calls for something ice cold.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unveils new McAllen temple
McALLEN — Residents who may have been curious about the large temple being constructed on the corner of Trenton Road and Col. Rowe Boulevard won’t have to wait any longer to take a peek inside.
