Rio Grande Guardian - The Valley's News Source
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Rio Reforestation community planting event returns to RGV
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Preserving thornforest habitat not only supports regional economic growth and community resilience but also safeguards natural resources, she explained. Rio Reforestation will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on October 21. The planting site can be accessed by driving to 1320 Military Highway, Pharr, TX 78577, Milagro Tract.
City of McAllen statement on tent facility in response to migrant …
WEBJul 29, 2023 · Yesterday, the McAllen City Commission took decisive action to protect public health and safety. Faced with a rapidly escalating surge of immigrants at the Texas-Mexico Border, the City of McAllen’s Emergency Management Office, in coordination with City Management and in accordance with the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Disaster executed on August 2, 2021, took swift action to begin its ...
RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce endorses RioPlex
WEBSep 18, 2024 · MCALLEN, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce says it “proudly supports” the new RioPlex regional marketing initiative created by the Prosperity Task Force and the CEO Group. Cynthia M. Sakulenzki, president and CEO of RGVHCC, said the initiative aims to unify …
Audio Hernandez: How Pharr was able to secure ... - Rio Grande …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Mayor Hernandez also spoke about new developments at the Pharr International Bridge. He described the bridge as Pharr’s “crown jewel.” He said expansion of the bridge, through construction of a second span, was just an idea ten years ago.
UPDATED: Rio Bank and Elsa State Bank to merge
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Elsa State Bank has six locations in Starr and Hidalgo counties and is headquartered in Rio Grande City. Its president and CEO is Cesar Gonzalez. Once the merger is complete Elsa State Bank will be known as Rio Bank. Assets of the two banks combined are roughly $550 million. Advertisement.
Writers and Staff - Rio Grande Guardian
WEBwas born and raised in Laredo, Texas, and is a USAF Veteran. He now lives in Universal City, Texas. He is the author of several books dedicated to Spanish Mexican people and events in U.S. history that are mostly overlooked in mainstream history books. His latest book is “Preserving Early Texas History (Essays of an Eighth-Generation South ...
Garcia: RGV’s gross domestic product increased more than 50 …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · “The Rio Grande Valley’s GDP increased more than 50 percent from 2010 to 2021, mirroring the bold growth in metro areas around Texas,” Garcia wrote.
Villalobos: Exciting day for RGV as Anzalduas Bridge gets closer to ...
WEBSep 18, 2024 · That company is Wilson Construction Company of McAllen. The $81.8 million project is slated to be completed within a year. McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos
Video: Villarreal discusses ‘phenomenal growth’ of Rio Grande City
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The center will include a medical laboratory, residency program and housing, medical offices and research facility. Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal was interviewed at the event. He discussed not only the new medical development center but also other economic development projects in his …