Alvarez named to Texas Workforce Commission by Abbott
Alvarez Julian Alvarez of Harlingen, former Rio Grande Valley Partnership leader, is appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term through Feb. 1, 2017. Supporters cite his experience linking business and workers and advancing regional economic development.
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Texas Workforce Commission
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Harlingen
Rio Grande Valley Partnership
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Brownsville
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D-Mcallen
Rio Grande Valley
Corruption worries voiced in Cameron County forum
A reader letter decries alleged theft by an employee and indictments of an elected official, naming Tony Yzaguirre. The author blasts ongoing corruption, urges taxpayers to reject repeat elected leaders, and cites a 2-20-16 Nuevo Herald article noting the official’s return to work after arrest.
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Texas oil and gas demand stand against energy threat
Todd Staples of the Texas Oil & Gas Association warns Texans while oil prices tumble. He notes Washington policy risks, EPA regulation fights, and energy security concerns alongside Texas role as leading oil and gas producer with tax revenue and infrastructure impact.
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Barack Obama
United States
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Kalamazoo Uber driver mass shooting shocks shared economy debate
Six people were killed in a nearly seven hour random shooting in Kalamazoo Michigan. The gunman, 45 year old Jason Dalton an Uber driver, was arrested after the Sunday incident. Authorities say the shootings appeared random with no motive given.
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Community Forum Letters Request Brief and Signed Submissions
Readers are urged to keep letters concise and to the point with signed submissions including a home address and phone number for verification. Longer pieces may appear as Another View while the forum reserves rights to edit for clarity and length and will not use it for consumer complaints.
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