Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Good morning, McAllen. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The opening of the U.S. 83 Relief Route, a $200 million project, significantly improves commute times in western Hidalgo County, according to local drivers. KRGV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Manuel Canchola from San Juan was sentenced to six years in prison for a 2022 fatal hit and run that killed a pedestrian in Pharr. KRGV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Weslaco's new Mid Valley International Industrial Park, developed to accommodate growth after space ran out in an existing park, is attracting tenants like Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, bringing 200 jobs, and showing significant growth potential due to strategic location and infrastructure. Rio Grande Guardian
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The Valley Wedding & Event Expo
Meet with top wedding and event vendors from the Rio Grande Valley at this engaging expo.
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Manic Monday Mixer Networking Event
Experience a vibrant networking opportunity tailored for business owners and professionals at the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's signature event in McAllen.
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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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