Approximately 20 political signs along roadways in McAllen were defaced last week with spray paint spelling out slogans like “No Nazis,” “No Fascists,” and “No White Supremacist.”
There is always some crazy talk in the ether, but perhaps the craziest of all is that “We’re headed toward another Civil War.”
Pharr City Manager Dr. Jonathan B. Flores announced that the City of Pharr continues to see positive sales tax growth, reflecting strong local economic activity. Year-to-date true growth increased by 14.34% compared to January 2025, with January collections also up 14.34% from the same month last year. For Fiscal Year 2025–2026, fiscal year-to-date sales tax collections increased by 8.68% and are currently 0.19% ahead of budget, helping support essential city services and community investments.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is suffering the aftereffect of seeing approximately 24 percent of its workforce cut last year, which equates to more than 20,000 employees, according to a recent article in “Government Executive.” (govexec.com.)
In a sweeping realignment of state policy, Texas has effectively closed the “paperwork gap” for nearly every facet of life on the move. From the specialized tools of a licensed plumber to the steering wheel of a semitruck, the privilege of operating in the Lone Star State now carries a singular prerequisite: definitive proof of legal status.
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