Special to the Advance CORPUS CHRISTI — A 19-year-old Houston resident has been sentenced for stealing a car that was later used in an alien smuggling scheme, announced acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
Special to the Advance PHARR — The City of Pharr hosted a Welcome Back Ceremony on Tuesday for the brave firefighters of the Pharr Fire Department, who are returning from their deployment to California to assist in combating the devastating wildfires.
Special to the Advance McALLEN — McAllen International Airport (MFE) achieved a historic milestone for commercial air service in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024 with over 1.2 million travelers. This achievement marks a significant 25% increase in yearover- year total passengers, solidifying the airport as a growing hub for both leisure and business travelers.
With increased patrols now along the border with Mexico — including approximately 1,600 troops assigned to the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Army — the 1,954 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the California Pacific just got a lot more interesting.
The City of Pharr hosted its highly anticipated 2025 State of the CityAddress onThursday at the Pharr EMS Headquarters.
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