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Palmview Municipal Library Achieves State Accreditation

Posted on May 28, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas - One year after welcoming its first visitors, the Palmview Municipal Library has reached a significant milestone by receiving state accreditation. This prestigious recognition is for the State Fiscal Year 2026, covering the period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. To receive state accreditation, public libraries must fulfill specific criteria outlined...

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

Posted on May 27, 2025

Release Date: May 27, 2025 AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 28 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding...

Palmview PD Needs Public’s Help to Identify Aggravated Assault Suspects

Posted on May 27, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas- The Palmview Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify three individuals involved in an aggravated robbery that left one woman injured. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 2:38 a.m., police responded to a single-vehicle accident at the Stripes Convenience Store at 806 East Palma Drive. Shortly afterward, an officer...

El Departamento de Policía de Palmview necesita la ayuda del público para identificar a sospechosos de agresión agravada

Posted on May 27, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas- El Departamento de Policía de Palmview está solicitando la ayuda del público para identificar a tres personas involucradas en un robo agravado que dejó a una mujer herida. El sábado 17 de mayo de 2025, aproximadamente a las 2:38 a.m., la policía respondió a un accidente de un solo vehículo en la tienda...

Palmview Police Launches Click It or Ticket Campaign

Posted on May 19, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas - The Palmview Police Department is launching its annual Click It or Ticket campaign, emphasizing the crucial importance of wearing seat belts. The message is clear: the fastest and most effective way to protect your life when you get in a vehicle is simple—buckle up. In 2024, a tragic number of 1,069 unbuckled...

La policía de Palmview lanza la campaña Click It or Ticket

Posted on May 19, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas - El Departamento de Policía de Palmview está lanzando su campaña anual Click It or Ticket, enfatizando la importancia crucial de usar cinturones de seguridad. El mensaje es claro: la forma más rápida y efectiva de proteger tu vida cuando te subes a un vehículo es simple: abróchate el cinturón. En 2024, un...

City of Palmview to Hold Sandbag Distribution

Posted on May 2, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas -The City of Palmview is taking proactive measures to help residents prepare for the anticipated heavy rainfall this weekend by organizing a sandbag distribution event today. This self-serve initiative allows residents to collect six sandbags, while local businesses can receive up to eight. To participate, individuals must provide proof of residency. Recognizing the...

La ciudad de Palmview llevará a cabo la distribución de sacos de arena

Posted on May 2, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas-La ciudad de Palmview está tomando medidas proactivas para ayudar a los residentes a prepararse para las fuertes lluvias anticipadas de este fin de semana organizando un evento de distribución de sacos de arena hoy. Esta iniciativa de autoservicio permite a los residentes recolectar seis sacos de arena, mientras que los negocios locales pueden...

Celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Palmview Municipal Library

Posted on April 25, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas — Join us for the one-year anniversary of our beloved Palmview Municipal Library! The City of Palmview is hosting a special ceremony to mark this wonderful occasion. Since opening its doors, the library has become a cornerstone of our community, fostering a love for reading, learning, and connection among residents of all ages. ...

Palmview Observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Posted on April 7, 2025

PALMVIEW,TX—Palmview Mayor Ricardo Villarreal and the City Council recently declared April 6-12 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, joining cities across the nation in recognizing the efforts of those who work to make a difference. The observance is dedicated to honoring the victims and survivors of crime, raising awareness about their rights, and acknowledging the commitment of...

Palmview celebra la Semana Nacional de los Derechos de las Víctimas de Delitos

Posted on April 7, 2025

PALMVIEW,TX- El alcalde de Palmview, Ricardo Villarreal, y el Concejo Municipal declararon recientemente del 6 al 12 de abril, la Semana Nacional de los Derechos de las Víctimas del Crimen en Palmview, uniéndose a ciudades de todo el país para reconocer los esfuerzos de aquellos que trabajan para marcar la diferencia. La celebración está dedicada...

UPDATE Palmview Treating Standing Water and Will Start Spraying for Mosquitoes Monday

Posted on April 3, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas - Due to the windy evenings, the City of Palmview has delayed the spraying for mosquitoes that was scheduled for this week. As you’ve probably noticed, the recent rains brought more than just water — some of you are now dealing with mosquitoes. We will continue to treat standing water in ditches, right-of-ways,...

ACTUALIZAR Palmview está tratando el agua estancada y comenzará a fumigar contra los mosquitos el lunes

Posted on April 3, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas-Debido a las noches ventosas, la ciudad de Palmview ha retrasado la fumigación contra los mosquitos que estaba programada para esta semana. Como probablemente habrán notado, las lluvias recientes trajeron más que solo agua: algunos de ustedes ahora están lidiando con mosquitos. Continuaremos tratando el agua estancada en zanjas, derechos de paso y estanques...

Palmview Treating Standing Water and Will Start Spraying for Mosquitoes Tonight

Posted on April 2, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas-The recent rains brought more than just water — some residents are now dealing with mosquitoes. That's why the city of Palmview has already started treating standing water in ditches, right-of-ways, and detention ponds with briquettes that will kill mosquito larvae. Tonight, crews will begin spraying the city to kill the adult mosquitoes. The...

Palmview está tratando el agua estancada y comenzará a fumigar contra los mosquitos esta noche

Posted on April 2, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas-Las lluvias recientes trajeron algo más que agua: algunos residentes ahora están lidiando con los mosquitos. Es por eso que la ciudad de Palmview ya ha comenzado a tratar el agua estancada en zanjas, derechos de paso, estanques de detención con briquetas que matarán las larvas de mosquitos. Esta noche, las cuadrillas comenzarán a...

City of Palmview Issues Disaster Declaration

Posted on March 28, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas – Palmview Mayor Ricardo Villarreal issued a disaster declaration in response to the unprecedented March 27, 2025, rain event. This extreme weather event brought torrential downpours, leading to significant flooding, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to daily life. The declaration follows similar ones issued earlier today by Hidalgo County and neighboring cities. It aims...

Palmview DRRP App Availability

Posted on March 19, 2025

Palmview DRRP App Availability Notice Posting PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PALMVIEW TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE (GLO), TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT DISASTER RECOVERY (CDBG-DR) PROGRAM DISASTER RECOVERY REALLOCATION PROGRAM (DRRP) The City of Palmview will submit a Disaster Recovery Reallocation Program (DRRP) Project DRRP-249-1328 for $875,000 for street improvements in Palmview related to the...

PMDD Welcomes New Member

Posted on March 13, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas- The Palmview Municipal Development District(PMDD) has a new board member. Palmview Council Member Cesar Pena Jr. was sworn in during the entity’s monthly meeting of March 12. Appointed by the City Council, he joins the seven-member board and will fill the spot previously held by Mayor Ricardo Villarreal whose term expired. The role...

PMDD da la bienvenida a un nuevo miembro

Posted on March 13, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas- El Distrito de Desarrollo Economico de Palmview (PMDD) tiene un nuevo miembro. El concejal de Palmview, César Peña Jr., prestó juramento durante la reunión mensual de la entidad el 12 de marzo. Designado por el Concejo Municipal, se une a la junta de siete miembros y ocupará el lugar que anteriormente ocupaba el...

Palmview Police to Increase Patrol Efforts for Spring Break

Posted on March 4, 2025

PALMVIEW, Texas- To enhance public safety during the busy Spring Break period, the Palmview Police Department announces plans to increase patrols throughout the area. This strategic initiative will occur from March 7 to March 23, 2025. The goal is to curb the potential rise in fatal and serious injury crashes typically associated with heightened road...