Several cities begin to set up police checkpoints throughout the city, and the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office suggests enacting similar policies.
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Woman Organizes Local Community to Find and Deliver Supplies During Crisis
“Every town should organize a group like Vaquero Community Support. It really brings unity.”
Coronavirus Orders and Curfews in the RGV
Cameron and Starr County issue shelter-in-place orders as Hidalgo and other counties mull curfews and similar orders.
Lockdown: Laredo City Council Orders Mandatory Quarantine
The order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people is the first of its kind in the state.
Interim City Secretary Appointed Amid Rio Grande City Scandal
A criminal investigation involving city staff triggered the replacement.
Former La Joya Mayor Arrested in Fraud Case
The arrest of Salinas comes months after the city administrator pleaded guilty to federal theft.
Corruption Alleged in Rio Grande City School Board
A group of employees says actions taken against them are a direct result of supporting candidates running against the board members.
Revealed: City of McAllen Paid Singer Enrique Iglesias $485,000
The widely criticized contract was kept secret until a new Texas law went into effect this year.
City of Mercedes Spends $107K on Christmas Tree
Citizens voice their anger at city officials for how they have chosen to handle taxpayer dollars.
City of Edinburg Gets Major Shakeup After Election
Following the elections, a new majority made several changes to the makeup of the city government.