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Recently, the USDA (Dept. of Ag) ended two pandemic-era programs, Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Assistance, cutting (gutting) over $1 billion in funding for schools and food banks to buy food from local farms, impacting food security and local farmers.

Carlos Salazar — who just turned 97 — earned his start in county politics by challenging the status quo, and has seen trials and tribulations in his time. 

In light of the historic flood that hit the RGV two weeks ago this Thursday, 20 inches plus in some areas, the City of McAllen sent out a public notice recently, warning about scammers who are trying to take advantage of the situation.