Why my first-world problems pale in comparison to the issues of others  My father woke up at about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020, to the taptaptaptap sound of rain dripping through a crack in the ceiling of my family’s computer room. He and my mother rose out of bed to find a breach…

A new grant will ensure students at Faith Christian Academy have access to the latest technology and equipment for the upcoming school year. Last week, the school received word from H-E-B that they were awarded a $20,000 technology grant. John Taylor, the 2019-2020 school year consultant and acting administrator for Faith Christian Academy, said the…

On Monday, the MCISD school board made the decision to invest approximately $1.4 million in technology, following the announcement that all campuses in the county will start the school year at home, socially-distant. The Mission Consolidated Independent School District had already opted to request campus closures for the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year to…

The La Joya Independent School District held a work session and regular meeting this week, discussing the 2020-2021 budget and how they plan to approach the upcoming school year. During the work session, the administration discussed the Average Daily Attendance (ADA), budget summary and potential tax rate for the 2020-2021 school year. Assistant Superintendent for…

Hidalgo County judge issues new Shelter-At-Home orders amidst spike in regional COVID-19 cases The Rio Grande Valley, especially Hidalgo County, is struggling to handle a recent surge in positive coronavirus cases – a surge that has been compared to that of New York at their peak of the pandemic. On Monday, July 20, in his…

In Hidalgo County, 34 people died from coronavirus-related complications today, while 524 have tested positive. In a press release from the county, they report the death toll to be over 300 people. Hidalgo County Health Officials reported 34 residents have died due to complications related to COVID-19 and 524 more people tested positive for the virus,…

Finding out that the Mission Regional Medical Center made a list of the top 100 hospitals in the nation was bittersweet for the entire staff, who have been working around the clock throughout the coronavirus pandemic. On July 2, 2020 Fortune published their list of IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals. Following nearly four years…

Nearly $200 million is anticipated to go toward a new federal courthouse in McAllen starting in the next fiscal year. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) helped secure over $1 billion for the construction and land acquisition for federal courthouses in the fiscal year 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. According to a press release…

Before the pandemic, the La Joya Area Federal Credit Union was planning a celebration for Daniel Zamora. Zamora, a founding member of the credit union, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2020. He left behind a legacy, and several members of the business recalled his passion for service in the community. According to the credit…

The benefits of a composite manhole cover, over the traditional cast iron metal, tend to outweigh the costs of manufacturing. According to W. Chad Nunnery, the majority owner, president and chief executive officer of Composite Access Products in McAllen, CAP aims to provide that effective alternative right here in the United States. Nunnery, who started…