EDINBURG, Texas - The Texas Comptroller’s Office has a page on its website pointing out that taxpayers have the right to protest an appraisal review board decision.
“You may protest if you disagree with the appraisal district value or any...
HARLINGEN, Texas - As first reported in the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service, a group of mayors from South Texas met in Harlingen on Tuesday to form the South Texas Alliance of Cities.
They signed a compact that said...
EDINBURG, Texas - Rio Grande Guardian anchor Mari Regalado recently interviewed Hidalgo County Appraisal District's assistant chief appraiser, Jorge L. Gonzalez, about how the appraisal system works in the county.
The interview, in Spanish, has been posted on Facebook.
Here is...
The topic of mental health is at the forefront of Texans these days and ensuring access to needed care is a priority of the Texas House of Representatives this legislative session. The Legislature has an opportunity to remove barriers...
MCALLEN, Texas - Futuro RGV President Nedra Kinerk is urging Rio Grande Valley residents to get behind a Texas House resolution that favors geothermal energy production.
House Concurrent Resolution 30 was filed by state Rep. R.D. ‘Bobby’ Guerra of McAllen.
“Supporting...
PHARR, Texas - While the late Col. Fidencio R. Barrera has received most credit for being the brains behind the creation of Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, a friend and former colleague argues he did something equally profound for the region.
Barrera,...
RIO GRANDE CITY , Texas - U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has provided the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service more information on his Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization Trust Fund Act.
The bipartisan legislation has secured the support of...
HARLINGEN, Texas - The first ever South Texas Alliance of Cities has been formed with the aim of addressing any issues impacting the region.
The area of coverage extends from San Antonio to the Rio Grande Valley and touches the...
House Bill 4742, is on the way to the Governor’s desk for his signature. HB 4742 relates to a study by the Texas Water Development Board of issues faced by communities with artificial drainage systems.
This bill aims to have...
MISSION, Texas - The City of Mission has settled on its top legislative agenda item for the 88th Legislature - securing funding for the $145 million Bryan Road-Interstate 2 Connector.
The issue was discussed at Wednesday’s Mission Economic Development Corporation...
