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Cortez launches ecotourism initiative for local children

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — As children are being released for summer break, Judge Cortez offers the Junior Explorer Initiative, a program designed to encourage the youth of Hidalgo County to embrace the outdoors and visit the many world-renowned parks and destinations located in our backyard. The Explore Hidalgo County Nature Trail that launched on April 22, 2022, was the first step in highlighting the hidden gems located in Hidalgo County.

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County Judge Cortez reacts to court decision validating election victory

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued the following statement in reaction to a judicial ruling late Thursday in which he prevailed in a lawsuit challenging his primary victory:

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Edinburg’s city manager commands leadership role where Texas women are the rare exception

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

Myra L. Ayala, Edinburg’s recently appointed city manager, is a rarity in more ways than one as the top leader of the municipal government for one of the most populated cities south of San Antonio.

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Jury delivers guilty verdict against mailman for distributing drugs

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

A federal jury sitting in Corpus Christi has convicted a 30-yearold Alice man for conspiring to distribute narcotics through the mail, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

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Comptroller distributes $1B in sales tax revenue

Wed, 06/15/2022 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.01 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 11.6 percent more than in June 2021.

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Cortez launches ecotourism initiative for local children

County Judge Cortez reacts to court decision validating election victory

Edinburg’s city manager commands leadership role where Texas women are the rare exception

Jury delivers guilty verdict against mailman for distributing drugs

Comptroller distributes $1B in sales tax revenue

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