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Defeating COVID-19 Requires Respect and Trust in One Another

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

Even before the recent surge of coronavirus cases in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, North Texans expressed caution about returning to their pre-coronavirus lives. And it’s going to take more than public policy and business-instituted rules for many people to feel comfortable when they’re out in public — especially with the pandemic now straining hospital capacity in the region.

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Congressmen call for military reform and civilian oversight on sexual misconduct claims

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

WASHINGTON — Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) and Filemon Vela (TX-34) issued statements calling for action and oversight in regards to the tragic death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen:

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City of Edinburg COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Exemption

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

EDINBURG — In an effort to assist Edinburg homeowners with financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the Edinburg City Council unanimously approved the City of Edinburg COVID-19 Property Tax Relief Exemption. The measure allows homeowners who qualify for homestead exemption to save an additional $5,000 on the property value they pay taxes on. “People are facing real fi

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Pharr City Commission Appoints Municipal Judge and Alternate Municipal Judge

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

The City Commission considered an ordinance appointing a municipal judge and alternate municipal judge for the City of Pharr. Commissioner Bobby Carrillo made a motion to appoint Criselda Rincon Flores as Municipal Judge and Rudy Martinez as the sole Alternate Municipal Judge, seeing that the court has seen a decrease in cases; the appointments were unanimously approved.

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Pharr City Commission Approves Interlocal Agreement for the PSJA Tri-City Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 12:00am

The City Commission approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Pharr, the City of San Juan, the City of Alamo, and the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District for the PSJA Tri-City Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project Phase I. Interim City Manager Ed Wylie explained that the City of Pharr is taking the lead on the project, which will install safe sidewalks at locations selected by PSJA ISD near schools across the tri-city area. The total financial commitment estimated for the City of Pharr is $315,823.96.