Community News
Job Training for Women
Posted 02/18/2013 1:30 PM
PHARR - Goodwill Industries of South Texas will offer job training and placement services to women in Pharr, McAllen, Mission and Edinburg through the Beyond Jobs program. Beyond Jobs is a program... - read full story -Community News
Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Arbor Day Celebration
Posted 02/18/2013 1:03 PM
HIDALGO COUNTY - The Hidalgo County Precinct 1 annual Arbor Day Celebration will happen at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 21 at Sunset Park. There will be a tree-planting ceremony with the participation of... - read full story -Community News
Santa Ana Refuge to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Posted 01/07/2013 1:34 PM
ALAMO - The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate its 70th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 26. Multiple events are planned for the daylong celebration. Admission will be free... - read full story -Community News
SPIs WAVE Transit Adds Bus Stop on Harding Boulevard in Laguna Heights
Posted 12/27/2012 6:47 PM
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - South Padre Island's WAVE transit system began serving the community of Laguna Heights on Dec. 26. A new bus stop is located on Harding Blvd., between Monroe and Adams streets. ... - read full story -Community News
Valley Cities Designate Christmas Tree Drop-off Points
Posted 12/26/2012 2:20 PM
WESLACO - Cities in Hidalgo and Cameron counties on Wednesday designated drop-off points for natural Christmas trees. The city of Brownsville will begin recycling Christmas trees starting Friday at... - read full story -Community News
Memorials Planned for Sandy Hook Shooting Victims
Posted 12/20/2012 2:39 PM
MCALLEN - Events across the Rio Grande Valley and state are planned in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. There will be a Community Candle Light Vigil & Walk... - read full story -Community News
CBP to Dedicate New Los Ebanos Station
Posted 12/17/2012 1:17 PM
LOS EBANOS - Customs and Border Protection will host a dedication ceremony at its new Los Ebanos International Ferry Crossing at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The construction of the new facility began in... - read full story -Community News
Actor Eduardo Yanez Named Mr. Amigo 2012
Posted 12/11/2012 8:01 AM
BROWNSVILLE - The Mr. Amigo Association announced that Mr. Amigo 2012 is Mexican television and film actor Eduardo Yanez. The 52-year-old actor has starred in several plays, soap operas and movies.... - read full story -Community News
DPS Reminding Drivers to Plan Ahead for Safe Thanksgiving Travel
Posted 11/20/2012 8:45 AM
AUSTIN - Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, along with many law enforcement agencies, will be patrolling throughout the Thanksgiving holiday to promote safety. DPS Director Steven McCraw... - read full story -Community News
Cancer Walk-a-thon to Benefit PSJA Area Youth
Posted 10/22/2012 3:06 PM
PHARR - Friends with Helping Hands will host its 6th Annual Cancer Walk-a-thon Saturday at Pharr Elementary School. The event will raise funds for PSJA-area youths battling cancer. Registration will... - read full story -
