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EducationMcAllen ISD Proposition A Focuses on Aging Schools and Facility Needs
Texas Border Business By Roberto Hugo González McAllen Independent School District leaders are asking voters to consider Proposition A, a $335 million bond proposal to address aging school facilities, overcrowding, and long-term infrastructure needs across the district. During a recent presentation to the McAllen Citizens League, Superintendent Dr. René Gutiérrez outlined the district’s challenges and […] The post McAllen ISD Proposition A Focuses on Aging Schools and Facility Needs appeared first on Texas Border Business.
Public SafetyTRAFFIC ALERT: Bales Rd. Street Closure, April 23rd-May 5th
Texas Border Business McALLEN, Texas – Bales Road will be closed to thru traffic between S. 10th St. and S. 2nd St. from April 23 through May 15 as part of the S. 2nd Street at Byron Nelson Drainage Improvements project, which includes installation of new drainage infrastructure to enhance roadway conditions and improve stormwater management. The post TRAFFIC ALERT: Bales Rd. Street Closure, April 23rd-May 5th appeared first on Texas Border Business.
PoliticsCornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill
Texas Border Business WASHINGTON – On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the current budget resolution the Senate is considering that will kick off the process to pass funding for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amidst ongoing Democrat obstruction and outlined his priorities for a third reconciliation bill, including […] The post Cornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill appeared first on Texas Border Business.
PoliticsDe La Cruz Leads Texas Delegation Urging USMCA Enforcement of 1944 Water Treaty
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15), along with a dozen members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Chief Agricultural Negotiator Ambassador Julie Callahan, urging the Administration to use the upcoming USMCA renegotiations to ensure the Government of Mexico’s compliance with 1944 Water Treaty deliveries. The post De La Cruz Leads Texas Delegation Urging USMCA Enforcement of 1944 Water Treaty appeared first on Texas Border Business.
Emergency prep supplies tax free April 25-27: Here's what to know
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — As hurricane season approaches on June 1, emergency preparation supplies will be tax-free from Saturday, April 25, to Monday, April 27, according to the Texas Comptroller. Starting this Saturday at 12:01 a.m., the public can purchase emergency supplies until midnight on Monday, April 27. The following supplies qualify for tax exemption [...]