— 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.
— The City of Edinburg invites the community to its 10th annual FridaFest, held at Edinburg City Hall, 415 W. University Dr., on Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7 to 11 p.m. Some indoor pre-festival events start at 5 p.m.
Hidalgo County will hold a Public Auction of general merchandise, jewelry, etc. by Bond & Bond Auctioneers on July 21 at 10 a.m.
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