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Helen Ramirez named new Brownsville City Manager

BROWNSVILLE, TX - The Brownsville City Commission appointed Helen Ramirez as the new City Manager, with the challenge of accelerating the economic growth of one of the largest communities in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Brownsville has a resident...

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Texas Tech awards US$350,000 to boost talent in automation

TEXAS - Texas Tech University received a US$350,000 grant from the Texas Talent Connection to support innovative workforce training and education programs that lead to successful job placement The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) reported that...

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San Diego approves plan to revitalize Campo Road area

SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to revitalize the main commercial strip and adjacent residential area along Campo Road in Casa de Oro The Campo Road Corridor Revitalization Specific Plan envisions a new...

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Tucson water rate adjustments to take effect this year

TUCSON, AZ - After a series of meetings and public hearings, Tucson's mayor and city council voted Jan 11 to increase rates for Tucson Water and the Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) to address rising costs and aging...

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El Paso Electric Expands Popular Texas Community Solar Program

EL PASO, TX - El Paso Electric announced the expansion of its community solar program by building a special 10-megawatt facility in San Elizario, Texas The application to expand the program was filed on December 1, 2022 with the Public Utility...

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New York City Mayor visits El Paso to observe immigration crisis

EL PASO, TX - Over the weekend, New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited El Paso, Texas to observe the immigration crisis in the border region and call for federal support "This is a national crisis and we need a national solution Mayors like...

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Universal to open new theme park in Texas

TEXAS - Universal Parks & Resorts announced plans to build a unique theme park designed specifically to inspire fun for families with young children in the state of Texas The new park concept, set in a lush green landscape and featuring...

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New Temporary Migrant Processing Center Opens in El Paso

EL PASO, TX - US Customs and Border Protection has announced the opening of a new migrant processing facility in El Paso, Texas The primary purpose of the center will be to securely and expeditiously process individuals in Border Patrol...

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Water service will increase in El Paso starting in March

EL PASO, TX - The bill for water service in the city of El Paso, Texas will see a nine-dollar increase beginning March 2023 El Paso Water reported that after obtaining approval from the Board of Public Utilities on January 11, it will draw down...

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Phoenix aims to have a "zero waste" Super Bowl

PHOENIX AZ - As part of the Super Bowl experience, the City of Phoenix, Arizona has invited Valley area residents to sign up as volunteer Zero Waste Ambassadors The ambassadors will be instrumental in helping the City of Phoenix reach its goal...

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