AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Rio Grande City Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/rio-grande-city-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/rio-grande-city-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 21 May 2024 18:50:15 -0500 Rio Grande City, TX —Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that South Texas College will receive $6,803,772 from the Higher https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-cuellar-announces-nearly-7-million-for-south-texas-college-31428181-rio-grande-city-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-cuellar-announces-nearly-7-million-for-south-texas-college-31428181-rio-grande-city-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rio Grande City, TX—Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $3,000,000 in federal funds to support border security in Starr https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-cuellar-announces-3-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-border-security-in-starr-county-31453947-rio-grande-city-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-cuellar-announces-3-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-border-security-in-starr-county-31453947-rio-grande-city-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 'Three Amigas' Raising GOP Hopes of Red Wave in Blue Texas Stronghold RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas - Most people in South Texas have long voted https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-amigas-raising-gop-hopes-of-red-wave-in-blue-texas-stronghold-31484000-rio-grande-city-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-amigas-raising-gop-hopes-of-red-wave-in-blue-texas-stronghold-31484000-rio-grande-city-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Especially Texan: Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza Texas-born Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza led Mexican forces to victory at the Battle https://www.americantowns.com/news/legacy-of-texas-news-especially-texan-ignacio-seguin-zaragoza-31373181-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/legacy-of-texas-news-especially-texan-ignacio-seguin-zaragoza-31373181-tallahassee-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 20th, activated the Joint Border Security Operations Center (JBSOC) and directed the Texas https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-activates-joint-border-security-operations-center-in-preparation-for-mass-migrant-influx-as-biden-ends-title-42-expulsions-31372358-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-activates-joint-border-security-operations-center-in-preparation-for-mass-migrant-influx-as-biden-ends-title-42-expulsions-31372358-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-lone-star-mission-prepares-for-mass-migrant-influx-ahead-of-biden-ending-title-42-expulsions-31373143-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/operation-lone-star-mission-prepares-for-mass-migrant-influx-ahead-of-biden-ending-title-42-expulsions-31373143-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 20th, released a statement following a federal court’s preliminary injunction keeping Title 42 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-statement-on-federal-court-keeping-title-42-expulsions-31373147-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-statement-on-federal-court-keeping-title-42-expulsions-31373147-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Hope for Heroes Texas Gala in Boerne, honoring the courage and bravery of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-honors-bravery-of-first-responders-at-hope-for-heroes-gala-in-boerne-31373165-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-honors-bravery-of-first-responders-at-hope-for-heroes-gala-in-boerne-31373165-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 23rd, toured Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) border security assets https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-tours-southern-border-holds-press-conference-following-border-security-briefing-in-eagle-pass-31374909-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-tours-southern-border-holds-press-conference-following-border-security-briefing-in-eagle-pass-31374909-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Todd Dillon as the San Jacinto Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire on December 31, https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-dillon-as-san-jacinto-criminal-district-attorney-31374937-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-dillon-as-san-jacinto-criminal-district-attorney-31374937-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 24th, announced that Texas now leads the nation as home to the most Fortune 500 companies, overtaking https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-leads-the-nation-as-home-to-the-most-fortune-500-companies-31374949-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/texas-leads-the-nation-as-home-to-the-most-fortune-500-companies-31374949-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Independent Living Services (ILS) program is seeking your input on the independent living services https://www.americantowns.com/news/survey-independent-living-services-program-seeks-input-to-assist-texans-with-disabilities-31375922-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/survey-independent-living-services-program-seeks-input-to-assist-texans-with-disabilities-31375922-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 24th, issued a statement following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde:  https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-statement-on-shooting-at-robb-elementary-school-in-uvalde-31375925-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-statement-on-shooting-at-robb-elementary-school-in-uvalde-31375925-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 24th, provided an update on the state's ongoing wildfire response efforts at a press conference https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-provides-update-on-states-ongoing-wildfire-response-efforts-in-abilene-31375931-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-provides-update-on-states-ongoing-wildfire-response-efforts-in-abilene-31375931-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-mobilizes-state-resources-as-severe-weather-flash-flooding-threaten-texas-31375935-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-mobilizes-state-resources-as-severe-weather-flash-flooding-threaten-texas-31375935-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500