15 hrs ago | Themonitor.com
“I sweated quite a bit because it was a hot one today.”
The sweltering heat Saturday didn't keep thousands of voters from coming out to the polls to decide city and school board elections in their areas. via Themonitor.com
Wednesday May 14 | Themonitor.com
Challengers deal incumbents an upset in Pharr city elections
“We're going to give it to them.”
Three incumbent commissioners lost their re-election bids Saturday, decimating the commission majority that is known for opposing Mayor Leo "Polo" Palacios. via Themonitor.com
Monday May 12 | Themonitor.com
Edinburg, PSJA bonds overwhelmingly pass; Donna, Mercedes voters shoot down theirs
“There was significant participation from people who oftentimes are sitting on the sidelines”
Voters overwhelmingly approved a $112 million school bond issue - the Edinburg school district's first in nine years. via Themonitor.com
Saturday May 10 | KRGV
Thursday May 8 | Valley Morning Star
Assistant police chief accused of criminal scam
“I see (the investigation) as important and we want to complete the investigation as soon as possible, but we want it to be a complete investigation where all the people and facts will be identified”
The city's assistant police chief is under investigation for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars from the sale of traffic accident reports to a lawyer and several chiropractors. via Valley Morning Star
Wednesday May 7 | Themonitor.com
Blank check: City paid $91,000 for aborted project
“Some of it is owed, but not this (much) money”
The city paid more than $91,000 in taxpayer money to a consultant and has nothing to show for it. via Themonitor.com
Monday May 5 | Themonitor.com
Craddick charms local Republicans
“When I was in the minority (in the House), I worked with the leadership and I became the first committee chair from my party in decades”
Tom Craddick doesn't always expect a warm reception. Even surrounded by more than 100 members of his own political party Wednesday evening, the Republican speaker of the Texas House of Representatives was ... via Themonitor.com
Saturday May 3 | Heavy Duty Trucking
Kenworth Names Parts Council Members
Kenworth's 2008 Parts Council consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada. via Heavy Duty Trucking
Thursday May 1 | KRGV-TV Weslaco
Shooting at Graham Central Station
A shooting happened at Graham Central Station in Pharr. Police are on the lookout for a vehicle involved in the shooting. via KRGV-TV Weslaco
Tuesday Apr 29 | Themonitor.com
“I think we'll be able to continue to work together in the best interest of the kids.”
The Pharr-San Juan- Alamo school board appointed two Alamo residents Monday to replace embattled trustees who resigned several months ago after pleading guilty to their role in a bribery scheme. via Themonitor.com









