Rio Grande Guardian - The Valley's News Source
WEBThe Rio Grande Guardian was the first online newspaper to launch on the South Texas border, starting out in July, 2005. It is still the market leader, setting the pace and breaking news often before traditional media outlets.
Rashid: Why I am running for Mayor of McAllen
WEBJul 29, 2023 · God Bless You All. Editor’s Note: The above guest column was penned by Dr. Shahid Rashid, founder of South Texas Clinic for Pain Management in McAllen, Texas. The guest column appears in The Rio Grande Guardian with the permission of the author. Dr. Rashid can be reached by email via: [email protected]. Quality …
LaMantia: Strong families and good business go hand in hand
WEBJul 29, 2023 · My name is Morgan LaMantia and I’m running as your Democratic nominee for Texas State Senate. I believe that strong families and good business go hand in hand. South Texas is the workforce of Texas’ future. We’re leaders in space exploration, renewable energy, international trade – not to mention the …
Zoom: Valdez: Expansion of Progreso International Bridge is …
WEBSep 24, 2024 · “By the time they finish the expansion at the Progreso Bridge… they are doing four commercial lanes, they have got a really nice way of wrapping around the city so that all the truck traffic doesn’t come through downtown Progreso, or Nuevo Progreso in this case, but it wraps around it, and then it crosses over into the United States.”
City of McAllen statement on tent facility in response to migrant …
WEBJul 29, 2023 · Yesterday, the McAllen City Commission took decisive action to protect public health and safety. Faced with a rapidly escalating surge of immigrants at the Texas-Mexico Border, the City of McAllen’s Emergency Management Office, in coordination with City Management and in accordance with the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Disaster executed on August 2, 2021, took swift action to begin its ...
News in Pictures: Groundbreaking ceremony held for Pharr …
WEBJul 29, 2023 · PHARR, Texas – Pharr leaders are saying March 7 was historic day for their leaders. That is because a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Pharr International Bridge for the second span project. The project will double the capacity of the port of entry, which specializes in truck traffic. Pharr Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez and city leaders ...
Collier: Overall impact of Winter Texans on RGV economy is $1.9 …
WEBSep 22, 2024 · In January of 2022, Welcome Home RGV hired UT-Rio Grande Valley’s Data Information Systems Center to take a deep dive into the economics of it all. Did you know Winter Texans spend approximately $1.2 billion each season, with an overall economic impact of $1.9 billion? And that doesn’t factor in their gifts of service, their philanthropic efforts, or the fact that they pay property taxes.
UPDATED: Rio Bank and Elsa State Bank to merge
WEBSep 28, 2024 · Elsa State Bank has six locations in Starr and Hidalgo counties and is headquartered in Rio Grande City. Its president and CEO is Cesar Gonzalez. Once the merger is complete Elsa State Bank will be known as Rio Bank. Assets of the two banks combined are roughly $550 million. Advertisement.
Scaief: GR Fresh’s expansion is huge for McAllen
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The industry is growing, especially growing in the Valley.”. Scaief agreed, saying that Texas Regional Bank is working to partner with more companies like GR Fresh that are exploring the next phase for their business. “This is huge for McAllen,” said Scaief. “And, I think we’ll see just more and more of them develop, and so I’m glad ...
Updated: Builder asks why Brownsville is sole Valley city imposing ...
WEBSep 24, 2024 · BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The City of Brownsville, working with consultants Freese & Nichols, hosted a public meeting at the Brownsville Events Center on Monday, Jan. 8, to discuss the proposed capital recovery fees program.