Elena G. Juarez
Elena G. Juarez was born on December 15, 1948, in Alice, Texas to Federico and Irene R. Garza. She passed away in Alice, Texas on June 30, 2022, after a long illness. Her children, Ercilia and Efrain were
July 2022
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Texas Comptroller Creates New Government Affairs and Programs Division; Appoints Nikki Cobb as Director
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced the creation of the Government Affairs and Programs Division and the appointment of Nikki Cobb as its first director. In this capacity, Cobb will manage the Broadband Development Office (BDO), Legislative Affairs, Natural Resources Program, Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) and State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). This new division aims to streamline collaboration across multiple levels of government and private sector partners.
I Found a Baby Bird, Now What?
A couple of days ago we found a baby Blue Jay on the ground in our front yard with a cat getting ready to pounce. The adult Blue Jays were in the trees overhead scolding loudly but the cat was ignoring them and the baby was unaware of the danger or too scared to run for cover.
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.7 Billion in June
(AUSTIN) — On Friday, July 1, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in June, 16.4 percent more than in June 2021. The majority of June sales tax revenue is based on sales made in May and remitted to the agency in June.
Deadline to Apply for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) is Aug. 31
AUSTIN — Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the application for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Program (HARP) will close at 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2022. Applications are currently being reviewed in all eligible counties affected by flooding events in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley in 2018 and 2019, as well as Tropical Storm Imelda in 2019. All potential applicants must submit applications by the deadline to be considered for eligibility so long as funding is available.
St. Rosa de Lima Catholic Daughters install new officers
BENAVIDES - Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Father Juan Zavala #2012 recently met at the Parish Hall for their monthly meeting, to honor Father George Thomas for Priest Appreciation month and for installation of new officers.
Premont’s 4th of July
PREMONT - People lined the streets in Premont on Saturday to celebrate Independence Day with a parade, cook-off and more. The parade was hosted by the Premont Veterans Association.
Falfurrias PD invites public to Active Shooter training
FALFURRIAS - Brooks County Independent School District and Falfurrias Police Department invites the community to take part in an Active Shooter Awareness Program on Wednesday, July 13. The event’s mission is to teach the community how to responded should they encounter an active shooter scenario.
Woman accused of stealing from home health agency
BENAVIDES - Capt. Matilda Almanza with the Duval County Sheriff’s Department was recently notified that an employee from the Santa Fe Home Health had been accused of stealing.
Man arrested in aggravated assault case in Benavides
BENAVIDES - A man was recently arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of criminal mischief, said Duval County Sheriff Romeo Ramirez. A sheriff deputy was dispatched to a home on the 300 block of East Kennedy in reference to a disturbance.