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Texas ranks 5th in high school graduation rates

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:00am

Texas public schools are performing better than the national average in every demographic category for graduation rates! Texas graduation rates rank 7th in the nation, and by sub-population Texas is in the top four in several categories: 2nd among Black students, 2nd among Hispanic students, 2nd among White students, 2nd among Economically Disadvantaged students, and 4th among Asian students.

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Rio Grande levee update - Statement from Commissioner Villarreal

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:00am

MISSION – On Tuesday, Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal visited the Rio Grande levee to see the repairs performed on the levee. Here is a status report:

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Pharr Works with legislators to continue funding Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 12:00am

PHARR - The City of Pharr has once again successfully led the efforts for the passage of House Bill 1371/Senate Bill 1566 in the Texas Legislature, a bill that provides continued congestion relief at ports of entry along the South Texas-Mexico border by extending the Trade Agricultural Inspection Grant Program, better known as the South Texas Assets Consortium (STAC) Program, through 2025. The bill has now been sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for signature. Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr. and Representative Bobby Guerra both worked with the City of Pharr and the South Texas Legislative Delegation to get the bill passed through their respective chambers. The City of Pharr and the