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Singer Enrique Iglesias to perform before McAllen Holiday Parade
MCALLEN — Officials announced Thursday that Grammy award-winning artist Enrique Iglesias will perform a one-hour concert before the holiday parade. → Read More
Pharr leaders create program to assist with utility bills
PHARR — Another campaign promise was fulfilled Tuesday. City commissioners created a program that will offer assistance to residents who are struggling to pay their utility bills. → Read More
McAllen bans e-cigarettes in public places
MCALLEN — City Commissioners increased restrictions on where smokers can enjoy their nicotine products last week by banning the use of e-cigarettes from any public place where smoking is currently prohibited. → Read More
Recount confirms Alamo mayor’s victory
ALAMO — Mayor Diana Martinez confirmed her victory over former Commissioner Trino Medina Monday after Medina asked for a recount of the votes following the Nov. 3 election. → Read More
Alamo resident claims cop harassed him due to political pressure
ALAMO — Five days before Election Day, Alamo resident George Martinez said he was targeted and questioned by an Alamo police investigator who threatened Martinez could be arrested for a Facebook post questioning Mayor Diana Martinez’s residency, according to a lawsuit filed Oct. 30. → Read More
Alamo mayoral race split
ALAMO — The race between Mayor Diana Martinez and Commissioner Trinidad “Trino” Medina for the mayoral spot is split almost 50-50, with Martinez slightly down, according to unofficial early voting tallies. Polls closed at 7 p.m. → Read More
The Monitor hires new metro editor
McALLEN — The Monitor hired a new metro editor this week after the position was vacant since mid-August. → Read More
State requests court to allow new Medicaid rates proposal
In an ongoing fight to set the state’s Medicaid rates for physical, occupational and speech therapies, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office asked a Travis County district court Tuesday to allow the state health commission to propose new rates. → Read More
Parts of Hidalgo, Willacy counties remain flooded after weekend rains
WESLACO — Many South Texas residents, especially in Hidalgo and Willacy counties as well as residents across the border in Mexico, continued to deal with the aftermath of a massive weekend rain storm that overwhelmed the region's drainage capacity and forced the evacuation of dozens of people in what one official said was a situation worse than the aftermath of the Hurricane Dolly in 2008. → Read More
Pharr leaders aim to spur housing growth
PHARR — City commissioners created a nonprofit corporation this week to finance residential housing, and they expect to start with a roughly $34.6 million gated apartment complex for people with moderate income. → Read More
Pharr to host free event for special needs children
PHARR — City and nonprofit officials will host about 1,000 kids Wednesday for a free football event where children with special needs will be able to score a touchdown in a simulated football game. → Read More
Pharr to host free event for special needs children
PHARR — City and nonprofit officials will host about 1,000 kids Wednesday for a free football event where children with special needs will be able to score a touchdown in a simulated football game. → Read More
Pharr to crack down on outstanding tickets
PHARR — The city’s new program will bar anyone who owes outstanding fees to the city’s municipal court from registering their vehicles starting in November. → Read More
Pharr, San Juan leaders to improve streets
PHARR — Pharr commissioners voted to spend about $4 million on street repaving this fiscal year, while in previous years the city has spent on average about $1 million on street improvements, officials said. → Read More
Graffiti, illegal dumping prompt creation of San Juan board
SAN JUAN — Garcia’s Transmissions manager Ismael Garcia expressed concern Friday with illegal dumping in the alley near the business, as well as graffiti that has defaced his property for at least the last two years. → Read More
Leaders from three faiths to meet at public event
EDINBURG — Christian, Muslim and Jewish local religious leaders are set to meet Wednesday night for a public event intended to increase dialogue among the faiths. → Read More
Federal grant to assist Pharr to hire six officers
PHARR — Pharr officials are set to add six new police officers to their 126 police force thanks to a federal grant awarded last month. → Read More
DPS responds to activist’s allegations
The Texas Department of Public Safety released dash cam video Thursday that it says refutes a local resident’s allegations last week that she believed she was unnecessarily stopped by a state trooper in order to check her immigration status earlier this year. → Read More
More than 50 artists set to perform at this year’s PalmFest
McALLEN — City officials expect about 40,000 attendees Saturday and Sunday at the 10th annual PalmFest International Folklife Celebration. → Read More
State health commission investigative leader visits RGV
EDINBURG — The new head of the state health agency’s investigative division visited with stakeholders in Hidalgo County Wednesday to learn about local healthcare issues and promote his vision. → Read More