The legendary Vicente Fernandez, 71, says he will retire after tours of Latin America, Spain and the U.S., ending a five decade career, according to Televisa. The King of Ranchera music has sold over 65 million records worldwide.
State Rep. Ryan Guillen recently awarded Roma High School graduate Anthony Paulson with the Texas Armed Services Scholarship, worth $75,000. Paulson is a cadet in UTPA's Reserve Officers' Training Corps. “Anthony is a young man of integrity,” said Roma I.S.D. Superintendent Jesus O Guerra, Jr.
Fourteen PSJA Memorial High School Orchestra members received a superior rating at a recent UIL Solo & Ensemble contest. Twelve of these students advanced to the State contest.
The Hidalgo County Drainage Advisory Committee met at the McAllen Chamber offices on Wednesday. Committee members discussed the possibility of a November referendum on a multi-million dollar bond issue to pay for key drainage projects and how to engage the voters of Hidalgo County on the issue.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is looking for partner organizations to help his department provide nutritious meals for children under the federally-funded Summer Nutrition Program. “No child in Texas should ever go without a meal. The resources are available,” Staples said.
State Sen. Eddie Lucio has asked Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst if the Senate committee he chairs can study the well-being of food banks across Texas. Lucio chairs the International Relations and Trade Committee. This panel has yet to receive its interim charges from Dewhurst.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World has had a dramatic impact on sales taxes for the City of Harlingen and boosted sales in nearby stores, says Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell. He reported that hundreds of thousands of people have visited the store in just two months.
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