There are a lot of things that May can bring, including the return of a more normal way of life. We’d like to suggest that you celebrate the advent of May and your own personal “new normal” by adding a new pet to your household. Although it’s not quite May yet, it’s never too soon to find a new best friend and share your life with one of our pets.
McAllen Mayor Jim Darling’s reframing of the immigration crisis on the border landed him among the March 2021 Top Ten political officials from Rising LoneStars, a website that recognizes exceptional acts of leadership and provides information about local and state public officials.
The Pharr City Commission approved a proclamation declaring April 4-10, 2021 as National Library Week 2021 in the City of Pharr. National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries, library workers’ contributions and promote library use and support. This year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library,” which promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic, libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs. Adolfo Garcia, Library Director for the City of Pharr, and his staff were present to receive the proclamation. “Libraries play an important role in our community,” said Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, M.D. during the meeting. “You help with the census, maintain important documents, promote literacy, host numerous community events, and provide access to the internet and computers, among many other important initiatives,” added Hernandez.
The Pharr City Commission proclaimed April 5-8, 2021 as National Community Development Week. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides grants to state and local governments. CDBG supports activities including housing rehabilitation, youth and senior services, small business assistance, and park renovations, among other activities. Activities funded by CDBG serve primarily low-to-moderate-income individuals and households, in addition to seniors and persons with disabilities. The Grants Management & Community Development department accepted the proclamation on behalf of the city. Director Cynthia Garza-Reyes and Manager Santiago Salinas thanked the commission and spoke about the importance of the program and its impact on leveraging federal assistance and funding for city-wide projects.
The roaring ‘20s was a time of progress and change, and much of the news was delivered by newspapers. While the radio made its way into our living rooms, the papers found a place on the kitchen table. It was common, mostly for men, to read the morning paper along with their first cup of coffee.
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