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Rental help available for eligible Mission residents impacted by COVID
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2021 Mission, TX- The City of Mission Community Development Department is now accepting applications for the Texas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (TERAP). TERAP provides rental assistance to income-eligible households economically impacted by COVID-19 to help them stay housed during the pandemic. The program can pay up to 6 months of…
Read MoreU.S. Trustee warns Hidalgo County EMS is ‘hemorrhaging cash’ in bankruptcy, company explores sale to preserve services
After more than 16 months in bankruptcy, Hidalgo County EMS is “hemorrhaging cash” and “has no reasonable likelihood of rehabilitation,” according to a motion filed Monday by the Office of the United States Trustee, which monitors bankruptcy cases. The motion asks a judge to either dismiss the case — leaving the company without any protection…
Read MoreIf You are 75 Years of Age or Older, You are Needed for an Important Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DHR Health and DHR Health Institute for Research and Development Recruiting Participants for Duke-University-Coordinated Study Edinburg, TX (February 22, 2021) — DHR Health Institute for Research and Development, which is affiliated with DHR Health, is recruiting participants for a clinical trial known as PREVENTABLE. The study, coordinated by Duke University and funded…
Read MoreEdinburg man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sexual abuse of a child
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 23, 2021 EDINBURG – An Edinburg man will serve 27 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child: Victim under 14, a first degree felony. During a hearing held over Zoom on Monday, Feb. 22, 66-year-old Miguel…
Read MoreAgua SUD Rescinds Boil Water Notice
For Immediate Release Tuesday, February 23, 2021 Palmview, Texas – On February 17, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Agua SUD public water system, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this…
Read MoreMcAllen Public Utility weighs proposal to upgrade water meters
The McAllen Public Utility is reviewing a proposal to switch from mechanical water meters to new meters equipped with ultrasonic or electromagnetic technology. Under the proposal, the public utility would borrow about $18 million to $22 million for new meters. The new, more accurate meters would result in higher bills for some customers — and…
Read MoreMuseum of South Texas History includes interactive exhibit with 1910 jail re-opening
By Maria Ruiz Last weekend, the Museum of South Texas History reopened the 1910 Jail exhibit to the public with a new integrative display that allows museum-goers to interact with the exhibits. After closing down in 2017 and 2018 for extensive repair and renovation, the 1910 Jail was dormant and closed off to museum visitors.…
Read MoreLa Joya EDC board pushes forward with lawsuits to collect on delinquent loans
The La Joya Economic Development Corp. rejected a proposed settlement Tuesday from a woman accused of borrowing $25,000 to start a business and defaulting on the loan after just two payments. After meeting with an attorney, the La Joya EDC voted 3-0 to reject the proposed settlement with Lorena Flores, who borrowed money to start…
Read MoreTom Landry Stadium to undergo repairs again
After spending $8 million to renovate Tom Landry Stadium in 2017, Mission CISD will now have to put more money into repairs following a structural assessment that showed cracked piers. Director of Public Relations and Marketing Craig Verley said at this time MCISD cannot speak to what caused these damages. In light of the assessment…
Read MoreAlton City Commision approves grants for police, first responders, and Public Works Department
“This article appeared in the Feb. 12 issue of the Progress Times.” ALTON ─ On Tuesday evening, the Alton City Commission approved various grants to aid the police and first responders of their community. After the commission discussed two agendas regarding rezoning tracts and plats, Chief of Police Johnathan B. Flores requested approval for a…
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