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Pharr EDC and the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce to host The Hub Job Fair Sept. 1st

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am

PHARR — The Pharr Economic Development Corporation in partnership with The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce, and Workforce Solutions will host a job fair featuring over 40 employers. The Hub Job Fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Pepe Salinas Civic Center (1011 W. Kelly Ave) in Pharr. There is NO FEE or registration required to attend.

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McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships HOMECOMING

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am

Last week, the City of McAllen announced the lead step-off band for this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships, will once again be the U.S. Air Force Parade Element Honor Guard and Drill Team, the premier U.S. military marching and drill team element, adding precision from a unit that performs in parades and celebrations around the world. Also returning to serve as celebrity hosts are popular television personalities, producers, actors and two-time MHP veteran Mario Lopez and Julián Gil.

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Vanguard Academy seniors: On the right track

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am

Deadlines! Deadlines! And more deadlines!

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Eight deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County along with 462 positive cases

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am

Hidalgo County uses the case status definition provided by the Texas Department of State Health Service’s 2020 Epi Case Criteria Guide revised November 2020.

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Panama child pornography investigation leads to sentencing of young man

Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00am

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – An 18-year-old Brownsville man has been ordered to federal prison for possessing nearly 10,000 of images and videos of child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Irbenis Mederos Jr. plead