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PSJA ISD ‘s Transportation Department among top 100 fleets in the nation

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

PHARR – The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) Transportation Department has been ranked among the Top 100 Fleets in the nation as per Government Fleet, a leading transportation industry magazine and its ranking of The 100 Best Fleets in North America. Ranked 94th, this makes it the ninth consecutive year, the PSJA ISD Transportation Dept. is recognized by the magazine. This year, it was the only school district in the Rio Grande Valley that made the list.

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Pharr now in the ambulance business

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

It’s official. The City of Pharr is now in the ambulance business after the bankrupt company it offered to purchase for approximately $1 million has gained approval of the federal bankruptcy judge overseeing it, Houston-based David R. Jones.

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With hurricane season ahead, levees remain breached ... duh

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 12:00am

Ed. note: When it comes to federal matters, sometimes, you just want to shake your head in frustration. This press release courtesy of Hidalgo County (Tuesday aft.) illustrates such a matter.

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City of Alamo Set to Embark on a City-Wide Infrastructure Modernization Project

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:00am

The City of Alamo has begun construction on an infrastructure modernization project that will install modern, energy efficient LED lighting in all city facilities and state-of-the-art water meters city-wide. While these “smart city” solutions will certainly help modernize the city infrastructure, there is real financial benefit to this project as well:

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CBP Officers seize over $2M in Meth

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 12:00am

HIDALGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge seized $2,280,000 worth of alleged methamphetamine discovered in a pickup truck driven by an Edinburg, Texas man.