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Congressman Gonzalez announces over $313M to help lower energy costs

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

McALLEN — Last Friday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that the State of Texas has received $313,713,228 in federal funding to help bring down energy costs for working families. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and American Rescue Plan Act that Congressman Gonzalez voted to pass, these funds can be used to slash South Texans’ energy bills, provide crisis assistance, and help weatherize homes.

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STC founding trustee Gurwitz bids farewell

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

McALLEN — Nearly 30 years ago, Gary Gurwitz said he looked at the small cluster of buildings located near the heart of McAllen and considered all the limitless possibilities of a budding campus.

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Edinburg man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexual abuse

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — An Edinburg man was sentenced to 35 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division for three counts of sexual abuse of a child.

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Cortez announces Explore Hidalgo Co. initiative

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — In recognition of Earth Day, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced an ecotourism initiative called Explore Hidalgo County.

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One death related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 24 newly reported positive cases

Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:00am

*Due to differences in data processing, timing, and methodology, there may be discrepancies between the information presented in this report and the Texas DSHS dashboard.