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Mexican national sentenced for drug trafficking
Special to the Advance McALLEN — A 36-yearold Mexican man has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Comptroller distributes $1.5B in monthly sales tax revenue
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.5 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 2.5 percent more than in February 2025.
DHR Health invites community to free health fair
Edinburg, Texas: In an effort to increase access to health services and resources, DHR Health will host its 16th annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo del Prado in Edinburg. This free community event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon and is open to the public. Attendees can expect free health screenings, health education talks led by medical experts, and a variety of booths offering health resources from DHR Health and community partners. Individuals and families are encouraged to attend to receive free screenings, learn more about their health, and ask questions about common health concerns.
Bill under review would guarantee water post-Trump
Love him, don’t love him, there is no denying that Donald Trump just handed the RGV a huge gift – much needed water from Mexico. On an annual basis, no less.