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UPDATED: Rio Bank and Elsa State Bank to merge
WEBSep 24, 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.
Haddad: Why I am running for Congressional District 15
WEBJul 29, 2023 · Roberto Haddad. I am Roberto Haddad and I am running to be your Congressman for the 15th District of Texas. I am running because I have a deep love for this country, a strong commitment to serve, and I feel that our country is heading down a dangerous path. The voices and forces of divisiveness are steering our national dialogue.
Fresh produce companies: Abbott's border truck inspections are ...
WEBSep 14, 2024 · MISSION, Texas – The president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association says the fresh produce industry could be decimated by Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest border security policies.
Avelo begins flying friendly RGV skies – Rio Grande Guardian
WEBSep 24, 2024 · A new economic airline company, called Avelo, made a symbolic flight by touching down on the airport tarmac this Wednesday, May 17, and was scheduled to fly out to Orlando and Los Angeles later in the day. The Houston-based airline added Brownsville as its newest destination and will be making two …
Audio Hernandez: How Pharr was able to secure ... - Rio Grande …
WEBSep 4, 2024 · Mayor Hernandez also spoke about new developments at the Pharr International Bridge. He described the bridge as Pharr’s “crown jewel.” He said expansion of the bridge, through construction of a second span, was just an idea ten years ago.
Chamber: Killam Development is Mission’s Business of the Year
WEBSep 24, 2024 · MISSION, Texas – Killam Development has been named Business of the Year 2022 by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce. The company received its award at the chamber’s recent annual member award ceremony. Killam is developing a 3,400-acre master planned community in south Mission and McAllen. To be …
Reports: Border communities among safest in the country
WEBMay 19, 2024 · In the Axios story, reporter Russell Contreras wrote: “The latest crime data collected by the FBI from 2019 contradicts the narrative by President Trump and others that the U.S.-Mexico border is a “lawless” region suffering from violence and mayhem.”. Contreras’ story said: “Crime in U.S. border cities remains low even though sister cities in Mexico are among the most dangerous in ...
News In Pictures: Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda's State of the …
WEBSep 18, 2024 · HARLINGEN, Texas – Photo journalist Madison Girault covered Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda’s 2023 State of the City Address on Thursday evening. The event was held at the Harlingen Convention Center. Girault can be reached by email via [email protected]. Here are some of her photos from the event:
Hegar: There's no way Texas can succeed if it doesn't have a …
WEBAug 18, 2024 · Responding to Chavez’s question, Hegar said he was a big supporter of public education, having sent his children to public schools. “I don’t think the state of Texas can meet the economic opportunities in the future without having a …