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County courthouse needs new set of eyes

Wed, 03/29/2023 - 12:00am

Where exactly on last week’s Hidalgo Commissioners Court agenda the item was listed is hard to see with just a quick glance. It’s there, though, according to reliable sources, and some wording on the minutes that could or could not be about the new courthouse still under construction and the pending litigation now tied to it while the place sits idle. The Commissioners Court has apparently now approved the first steps needed to hire a third-party consultant to evaluate the project.

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New county courthouse remains stuck in limbo

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 8:38am

Hidalgo County was this close, this close to opening its new courthouse when the whole thing fell apart. Not literally, mind you, since it’s still standing, kind of, sort of, but why the county is now apparently looking at pursuing litigation against the contractor, who knows for sure. The Commissioners Court is keeping its cards close to the vest, but if it does enter into litigation, the question still remains: When will the new building officially open for business?

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Harlingen flower show slated for March 25, 26

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Special to the Advance HARLINGEN — “2023: Celebrations” is the theme of the annual Harlingen Flower Show, 1 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday through Sunday, March 25 and 26, at Harlingen Cultural Arts Center. It is sponsored by Harnito Garden Club, Texas Garden Clubs, Inc.

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Police feared Uvalde gunman’s AR-15

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

By Zach Despart The Texas Tribune UVALDE — Once they saw a torrent of bullets tear through a classroom wall and metal door, the first police officers in the hallway of Robb Elementary School concluded they were outgunned. And that they could die.

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Pharr EDC announces small business grant, set to offer workshops

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:00am

Special to the Advance PHARR — The Pharr Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Small Business Grant. The Pharr EDC II Small Business Grant program offers small and emerging for-profit businesses grant assistance to establish or expand into the City of Pharr to support long-term success.