— The South Texas International Airport in Edinburg is set to undergo a major transformation with the announcement of $10 million in state funding through the passage of the General Appropriations Act (HB 1). The investment will be utilized for infrastructure improvements at the airport.
‘WRECKING BALL’ OPERATION LANDS MAN IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR COCAINE, HEROIN CONSPIRACY GALVESTON — A 56-year-old legal permanent resident from Mexico has been sentenced in a cocaine and heroin conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Texas House Democrats unveiled a $20.9 billion plan for property tax relief that drops tax rates, increases the homestead exemption, gives annual rebates to renters, and includes pay raises for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported. The newest proposal comes as the Legislature continues wrangling over the issue in the second special session this year.
— Edinburg Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of West Cano St. and 10th Avenue in response to an auto-pedestrian accident 8:36 a.m. Monday.
— Senator Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa is pleased to announce that the Texas Utility Help program is accepting applications for energy assistance. In addition, the program is now offering assistance for past-due and future water and wastewater bills through September 30, 2023. Administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), Texas Utility Help is funded by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and federal Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The program aims to provide financial support to eligible households by making direct payments to utility companies on their behalf. Texas Utility Help is available to qualified homeowners and renters with low income.
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