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Anzalduas International Bridge Inaugurates New Lanes

Anzalduas International Bridge lane opening

On Oct. 29, the McAllen Bridge System officially inaugurated additional northbound lanes at Anzalduas International Bridge Port of Entry. Aiding were federal, state and local stakeholders. The newly constructed lanes are part of improvements to increase northbound vehicular traffic at the bridge. The total construction cost for the improvement was $2,867,922. “Our international ports of entry are extremely important to our local and state economies, said Texas Senator Juan “Chuy”…

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STC and Starr County Receive $100K for Economic Development

Starr County EDA Grant

South Texas College and the Starr County Industrial Foundation are the recipients of $100,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration’s Technical Assistance Program. The award will develop a Starr County Strategic Plan focusing on workforce and economic development by the year 2025. STC and SCIF also made contributios of $25,000 in match funding. The strategic plan will help diversify and boost economic development throughout…

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