Fernando Del Valle, Harlingen Valley Morning Star Journalist Profile

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Harlingen school district fund balance climbs to $36.7 million

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Fernando Del Valle

HARLINGEN - The school district's fund balance has jumped to $36.7 million, up from $17.5 million a month ago. Last month, the district received $18 million in maintenance tax proceeds, boosting its cash reserves, Ida Ambriz, the interim assistant superintendent of business services, said Thursday. The fund balance soared after dipping in February, when state funding came in at $6 million, down from its usual $12 million.
Harlingen school district fund balance climbs to $36.7 million

1 week ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle

Only have a minute? Listen instead HARLINGEN — The school district’s fund balance has jumped to $36.7 million, up from $17.5 million a month ago. Last month, the district received $18 million in maintenance tax proceeds, boosting its cash reserves, Ida Ambriz, the interim assistant superintendent of business services, said Thursday. The fund balance soared after dipping in February, when state funding came in at $6 million, down from its usual $12 million.
Valley leaders call on legislators to create flood control district

2 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead HARLINGEN — In the wake of historic flooding, area leaders are taking steps to launch a regional flood control district while city officials here are offering grants to help hard-hit businesses. In the Rio Grande Valley and in Austin, they’re calling on legislators for help after last week’s storms dumped as much as 22 inches of rain, spurring widespread flooding from Harlingen and San Benito to McAllen.
Texas Regional Bank sues San Benito over Resaca Village development

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Fernando Del Valle

SAN BENITO - As a legal battle with a developer enters its second year, a dispute is widening between the city's Economic Development Corporation and Texas Regional Bank. After the EDC filed a lawsuit against the bank last month, Texas Regional Bank is now claiming the agency broke agreements which stood as a basis of its loans to VARCO, the developer of the Resaca Village plaza, San Benito's first resaca-side commercial development.
Texas Regional Bank sues San Benito over Resaca Village development

2 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle

Only have a minute? Listen instead SAN BENITO — As a legal battle with a developer enters its second year, a dispute is widening between the city’s Economic Development Corporation and Texas Regional Bank. After the EDC filed a lawsuit against the bank last month, Texas Regional Bank is now claiming the agency broke agreements which stood as a basis of its loans to VARCO, the developer of the Resaca Village plaza, San Benito’s first resaca-side commercial development.
Harlingen cuts $2 million in software costs; expands teacher incentive program

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Fernando Del Valle

Apr. 4—HARLINGEN — School district officials are cutting about $2 million in software costs as they plan their new budget expected to come with employee raises and an expanded teacher incentive program. Now, officials are continuing to review the district's proposed budgets while working with the human services and payroll departments to develop the new compensation plan.
Harlingen cuts $2 million in software costs; expands teacher incentive program

2 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle

Only have a minute? Listen instead HARLINGEN — School district officials are cutting about $2 million in software costs as they plan their new budget expected to come with employee raises and an expanded teacher incentive program. Now, officials are continuing to review the district’s proposed budgets while working with the human services and payroll departments to develop the new compensation plan.
San Benito wins appeal in election case; court finds judge interfered

3 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Fernando Del Valle

SAN BENITO - The 13th Court of Appeals has ruled a trial judge's decision "interfered" with San Benito's Nov. 5 special election, while city commissioners properly placed proposed City Charter amendments on the ballot. In its decision, the appeals court overturned visiting state District Judge Michael Garcia's ruling, allowing the city to adopt four City Charter amendments which voters approved in the election.
San Benito wins appeal in election case; court finds judge interfered

3 weeks ago | myrgv.com | Fernando Del Valle |San Benito

Only have a minute? Listen instead SAN BENITO — The 13th Court of Appeals has ruled a trial judge’s decision “interfered” with San Benito’s Nov. 5 special election, while city commissioners properly placed proposed City Charter amendments on the ballot. In its decision, the appeals court overturned visiting state District Judge Michael Garcia’s ruling, allowing the city to adopt four City Charter amendments which voters approved in the election.
Harlingen airport’s main runway closed; officials review flood damages

3 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Fernando Del Valle

A view of Valley International Airport Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Harlingen after it shut down for a few days due to flooding. (Miguel Roberts/The Brownsville Herald)HARLINGEN - Valley International Airport's operating with two runways while it's main $32 million landing strip remains closed as officials assess the pavement's condition. The airport opened Saturday after shutting down Thursday night as floodwaters rose, Marv Esterly, the airport's aviation director, said Tuesday.