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Commission Approves Purchase of Kiosks, Making Payments More Accessible to Citizens

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am

Commissioners approved the purchase of two payment kiosks for the Municipal Court and Utility Billing from AdComp Systems Inc. utilizing CARES Act funding. With the city continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, these kiosks will provide a safe and contactless exchange for citizens, while limiting traffic and exposure. The kiosks will be integrated with the municipal court and water utility payments for cash, check or credit card payments as well as provide change on cash payments. One in-wall unit would be installed in the Utility Billing drive-through at City Hall and the other indoor unit would be installed in the Police department lobby.

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Pharr Approves Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Debris Removal, Monitoring, and Planning Services

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am

Commissioners approved an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Cities of Edinburg and Pharr to utilize Tetra Tech for Emergency Debris Removal Monitoring and Planning Services. "This company is already accepted by FEMA and will allow the City of Pharr to get reimbursed more timely," said City Manager Ed Wylie.

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Monica’s Angels Reemerge for Breast Cancer Treatment of Original Angel

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am

At the start of her senior year at Memorial High School in McAllen in 1998, doctors diagnosed Monica Montanaro with osteosarcoma for the second time. Her first diagnosis came during her sophomore year.

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RGV Agents intercept more than $575k worth of drugs

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am

EDINBURG – Rio Grande Valley agents intercepted three drug smuggling attempts that resulted in the seizure of more than 700 pounds of marijuana.

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Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $909 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $908.7 million in local sales tax allocations for August.