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Maverick County to receive $50,000 in federal COVID-19 emergency funding

By John Suayan | Jul 26, 2020

The state's Public Safety Office will provide $41 million in federal funds to assist cities and counties in their COVID-19 response, including $50,000 to Maverick County.

Local pantries receive 470 food boxes from Pleasanton Rotary Club

By John Suayan | Jul 3, 2020

The Pleasanton Rotary Club donated 470 food boxes to food pantries across Atascosa County.

Atascosa County experiences sharp monthly decline in sales tax revenue

By John Suayan | May 30, 2020

Texas’ sales tax revenue took a rare dive this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Texas Comptroller’s office.

Rep. Cuellar secures over $44,000 for public housing safety in Atascosa County

By John Suayan | May 23, 2020

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo) announced that housing authorities in Atascosa County will receive $44,673 in federal funds.

South Texas farmers included in economic fallout from COVID-19

By John Suayan | May 7, 2020

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert said specialty crop producers in South Texas have been heavily affected by COVID-19 disruptions.