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Studies indicate Zuckerberg-backed nonprofit favored blue counties with election-related grants

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 8, 2021

During the 2020 election, Maverick County received $47,075 from the Center for Tech and Civil Life (CTCL), a portion of the approximately $36.4 million that the Mark Zuckerberg-backed nonprofit gave to Texas counties in the form of grants used to fund things such as drive-through voting.

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McMullen County ISD receives federal grant to assist at-risk students

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 16, 2020

The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded McMullen County ISD $19,167 to promote services for at-risk students.

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Registration for the Doing Good on the Green golf tournament is underway

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 25, 2020

The 16th annual Doing Good on the Green golf tournament to benefit the San Antonio and New Braunfels food banks is still accepting registrations and sponsorships.

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New round of HUD grants to assist South Texas housing authorities

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 15, 2020

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Choice Voucher program is offering a second round of grants to local public housing authorities with $3,8 million awarded and nearly $55,000 of that split among Crystal City, Pearsall, Carrizo Springs, Dilley and Cotulla.

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Abbott holds virtual discussions with Eagle Pass and Laredo representatives

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 9, 2020

Hospital representatives and officials from Laredo and Eagle Pass were recently included in virtual meetings with Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss the ongoing state and local efforts related to COVID-19.

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Atascosa County offers assistance to those behind on rent or mortgage due to COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 2, 2020

The Atascosa County Commissioners Court recently approved rent and mortgage assistance for locals who are feeling the economic pinch of the COVID-19 crisis.