Elizabeth Findell
Zoning change in Alamo may herald crackdown
ALAMO — Locales like Alamo’s boisterous neighborhood Y-Not Bar have not escaped a look from city leaders, who voted Tuesday on ordinance amendments to restrict, and eventually close, businesses that don’t fit within their zoned district.
The…
Former Pharr Mayor Victor Garcia dies at 85
PHARR — A day after his father passed away, Roel Garcia pulled out a few old news articles to remember some of the former mayor’s shining moments — from operation of his longtime business Garcia’s Pharmacy to overseeing the opening of the…
San Juan incumbents and mayor-supported challengers set for runoff
SAN JUAN — Even the children were defending their political territory Saturday in San Juan.
“Beat it,” yelled Hector Sloss, 12, to another child who had crossed to the other slate’s side of the City Hall lawn as they waited for election…
Donna incumbent Irene Muñoz narrowly keeps council seat
DONNA — Councilwoman Irene Muñoz’s camp took a “so far, so good” approach early Saturday evening when they learned they had won 43 of 47 absentee votes cast in the City Council election.
“I wonder why they didn’t do mail-in ballots?”…
Early voting wraps up in San Juan
SAN JUAN — Friends of the incumbent commissioners and their mayor-allied challengers took opposite sides of the Austin Middle School driveway as early voters filtered in to cast ballots Monday afternoon.
Supporters of Alva Treviño and Mario Garza…
Knapp Medical Center marks 50 years with look forward, back
WESLACO — Marcus Drewa hit the ground running as the first administrator for Knapp Medical Center, he told a crowd gathered Tuesday to celebrate 50 years of hospital history.
Drewa’s wife was the first patient admitted when the hospital opened…
San Juan hurries to apply for water plant funding
SAN JUAN — The notice this spring that they could be eligible for a low-interest loan to expand water treatment capabilities brought good fortune as well as a challenge to city leaders here as they move to meet the requirements for the application…
Donna nears ban on street vendors
DONNA — Hot dog carts and rose sellers will likely have to find a new home if Donna city leaders give final approval to an ordinance prohibiting the outdoor sale of food and goods.
The ordinance would make “outdoor, temporary and transit sales”…
Knapp Medical Center sale halted
WESLACO — The potential sale of Knapp Medical Center to South Texas Health System, the local branch of Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services, is off the table for now, city and hospital officials confirmed Thursday.
The sale was announced…
San Juan Cinco de Mayo to feature cook-off, Tejano concerts
SAN JUAN — San Juan’s third Cinco de Mayo celebration will step up its celebration this year, with a concert from a top Tejano group and a high-stakes barbecue cook-off.
“We usually have smaller bands playing throughout the day, but this year…