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Adrian Arriaga, owner of AAA Real Estate & Investments, is interviewed at the Mexican Investor’s Summit held at the McAllen Convention Center on Wednesday. Arriaga made a presentation on the importance of having a licensed real estate agent when conducting land and property deals in the United States.
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Roy Cantu, director of McAllen’s EB-5 Visa Program Center, is interviewed by the Guardian’s Mariana Cardenas at the Mexican Investor’s Summit held at the McAllen Convention Center on Wednesday. Cantu made a presentation about opportunities for investment by Mexican nationals under the federal EB-5 Visa Program.
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Most of the candidates for Congressional District 34 appeared at a forum hosted by the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and the Mid-Valley Town Crier at the STC Mid Valley Campus on Tuesday. They fielded questions on border security, international trade, helping small businesses, and how they would fairly represent the Hidalgo County portion of CD 34.
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At a Congressional District 15 forum on Tuesday evening, Republican candidate Eddie Zamora was asked how he would have dealt with the recent closure of the Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agriculture Center in Weslaco. “I think I would have let it be shut down,” Zamora said. He said he did not think there was anything in the Constitution that would have allowed him to keep it open.
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Torres: We have to do something about drug consumption in U.S.
Usually, when congressional candidates are asked about border security they talk about the need to put more “boots on the ground” without negatively impacting legitimate trade and travel. At a forum held at South Texas College in Weslaco on Tuesday, a candidate running for the new Congressional Dist
 
State Rep. Veronica Gonzales to become VP at UTPA

State Rep. Veronica Gonzales is to become vice president for university advancement at the University of Texas-Pan American. “I am very excited about this appointment. It will allow me to give back to my community,” Gonzales told the Guardian.

McAllen to host its first Mexican Investors Summit
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce, the City of McAllen and the McAllen Economic Development Corporation will host the First Mexican Investors Summit on Wednesday. The event will take place at the McAllen Convention Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
 
Reconoce Gobernadore Torre Cantú trayectoria de maestros
El gobernador Egidio Torre Cantú entregó en Reynosa las medallas al merito docente “José Ignacio Altamirano” y “Rafael Ramírez”, para reconocer la labor magisterial por 30, 40 y 49 años de maestros de la zona noreste de Tamaulipas.
 
Incineran en Reynosa poco más de 17 toneladas de marihuana
La Procuraduría General de la República (PGR) en coordinación con la Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA) incinero en Reynosa poco más de 17 toneladas  de marihuana y 10 kilos de cocaína.
 
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Torres: We have to do something about drug consumption in U.S.

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McAllen to host its first Mexican Investors Summit

Cuellar: Do something, Congress

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Yo Cuento Torres: We have to do something about drug consumption in U.S.

Continuing coverage of the 2012 elections


business McAllen to host its first Mexican Investors Summit

Over 100 potential investors expected to attend

features South Texas colonias featured on ABC's Nightline

John Quinones visits Donna

         
Guest Column Veteran's Voice Border Life
guest column López: The Tejano/Tejana Bucket List

Guardian columnist continues his series on Tejano history


veterans Garza: The dream of Pablo Diaz lives on

Continuing the Guardian's coverage of the VA hospital issue


border life Rodriguez: Deficit Reduction Must Reflect American Values

Food Bank RGV spokesman defends SNAP program


         
Education Healthcare Arts
education State Rep. Veronica Gonzales to become VP at UTPA

McAllen Democrat will resign her seat in late June


healthcare Hodges: Waiting in line for your prescription

Guardian columnist discusses public perceptions


arts Flores recalls battle over location of Tejano Monument

Continuing coverage on the Tejano Monument project


         
Green Guardian Non-Profits Mexico Report
green Herweck: True Cost of Coal: From Appalachia to the Valley’s Dirty Secret

Sierra Club chair promotes upcoming event


media Focus on the Non-Profits

The Rio Grande Guardian is pleased to announce a new news section is coming that will focus on non-profits.


Melgar-Adalid: Mexico and the US: Stability in Sight

300 Palabras is a monthly column by Dr. Mario Melgar-Adalid


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Hearing set on petition to oust Villalobos

Alleged cartel member pleads guilty

Hundreds turn out for SpaceX hearing

Valle ordered to report at prison

New officials reject elimination of fire marshal

Email Hacked: County Bar Association chief says system was compromised

JP hopeful pays fines; Menchaca had offenses dating to 1997

Reorganization proposal among agenda items

State Rep. Gonzales to join UTPA administration

Hidalgo welcomes new mayor; Franz leaves quietly

 

Concerned about a euro exit, Greeks pull funds from banks

Mladic taunts survivors at start of genocide trial

JPMorgan investment unit played by different high-risk rules

France's Hollande to give moderates key cabinet jobs

Activist targeting schools, backed by big bucks

Foreclosed Americans find way back to homeownership

Iran nuclear concession would test big power unity

Stevenson, Wolfers: The Economic Case for Same-Sex Marriage

Baker, Hassett: The Human Disaster of Unemployment

Report: Mismanagement rampant at airports authority

     
 
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Parole rates surge to avoid unsupervised releases

Immigration central issue in Democratic primary for Travis sheriff

Texas Senate District 5 candidates tout conservative records

Jurors resume deliberations Wednesday in ex-HPD officer’s beating trial

Eyewitness procedure flawed in DeLuna murder case, lawmakers say

While touting higher-ed accountability, Perry responds to UT rumors

City of Galveston election bungled, poll watchers say

Planned Coastal Bend power plant in jeopardy

Santorum's speech at Texas GOP convention won't be public

State leaders unveil 2012 Texas Public Higher Education Almanac

 

Mexico's Zetas cartel denies role in killing of 49

Support for Mexico ruling party candidate at new low: poll

Mexico's drug war: No sign of 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Carlos Fuentes, Mexican Man of Letters, Dies at 83

Carlos Fuentes culminó ayer su "periplo itinerante"

Arrestan al ex subsecretario de la Sedena Tomás Ángeles por vínculos con el narco

"Mi sistema de juventud es trabajar mucho, tener siempre un proyecto"

Solalinde: "Si me pasa algo yo señalo al ex gobernador oaxaqueño Ulises Ruiz"

     
 
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