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Palmview City Council Recognizes Gear Up Program

Posted on September 20, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-The Palmview City Council this week proclaimed September 25-29, 2023, as National GEAR UP Week. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. The goal of the program is to prepare and show students that a college education is attainable regardless of where you come from and how much money...

Green Gate Grove Subdivision Drainage Project

Posted on September 8, 2023

PALMVIEW, TX -The City of Palmview announces that work has begun on a drainage improvement project in the Green Gate Grove Subdivision. This project will provide drainage relief to the area from Starling Drive east to Tordillo Road. The project includes installing 452 linear feet of 18-inch reinforced concrete pipes with fittings, four grate inlets,...

Road Remains Closed Due to Gas Leak

Posted on August 31, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- The Palmview Fire Department continues to monitor a gas leak that occurred late last night on Bentsen Palm and Business 83.  While there is no immediate danger to residents in the area, Bentsen Palm is closed to all traffic from Mile 1 South to Business 83. Fire Chief Jerry Alaniz says, they will continue...

La carretera permanece cerrada debido a una fuga de gas

Posted on August 31, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- El Departamento de Bomberos de Palmview continúa monitoreando una fuga de gas que ocurrió anoche en Bentsen Palm y Business 83.  Si bien no hay peligro inmediato para los residentes en el área, Bentsen Palm está cerrada a todo el tráfico desde Mile 1 South hasta Business 83. El jefe de bomberos Jerry Alaniz...

Palmview Officially Welcomes Wendy’s

Posted on August 28, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas (August 28, 2023)-The City of Palmview today joined Wendy’s for its official grand opening. The corporation invested $750,000 to develop the La Homa and I2 frontage corner.  This is the first location for Wendy’s in Palmview. Earlier this month, the fast-food franchise joined the Palmview community creating 60 new jobs. Today, employees held...

Palmview Announces New Trash Service

Posted on August 25, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- The City of Palmview is pleased to announce the start of a new and improved waste service system for residents. Beginning on October 1, 2023, the city will begin collecting residential trash and brush. The City of Palmview recently purchased a fleet of trash and brush trucks along with 4500 trash containers to...

Palmview anuncia nuevo servicio de basura

Posted on August 25, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- La ciudad de Palmview se complace en anunciar el inicio de un nuevo y mejorado sistema de servicio de residuos para los residentes. A partir del 1 de octubre de 2023, la ciudad comenzará a recolectar basura y maleza residencial. La ciudad de Palmview recientemente compró una flota de camiones de basura y...

City of Palmview Distributing Sandbags

Posted on August 21, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Palmview will distribute sandbags to residents today, August 21, 2023, from 3-7 p.m. Residents will get four bags while businesses can get up to six.  The self-serve distribution is happening on the west side of Palmview City Hall at 400 W. Veterans Boulevard. The sandbags...

Ciudad de Palmview distribuyendo sacos de arena

Posted on August 21, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-Por precaución, la Ciudad de Palmview distribuirá sacos de arena a los residentes hoy, 21 de agosto de 2023, de 3 a 7 p.m. Los residentes recibirán cuatro bolsas, mientras que las empresas pueden obtener hasta seis.  La distribución de autoservicio está ocurriendo en el lado oeste del Ayuntamiento de Palmview en 400 W....

City of Palmview Responds to LJISD’s Unexpected Land Reclamation Attempt: Vital Community Projects Hang in the Balance

Posted on August 16, 2023

Palmview, Texas, August 16, 2023 - The Palmview City Council approved a legal services agreement with the Brownsville-based law firm of Martinez and Tijerina PLLC. This decision comes in response to La Joya Independent School District's (LJISD) unexpected move to reclaim a 10-acre parcel of land previously donated to the city. Strategically located at the...

Palmview Planning & Zoning Welcomes New Member and Two Returning Members

Posted on August 15, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-Mayor Rick Villarreal and Councilmember Javier Ramirez swore in a new Planning and Zoning member and two returning members during the regularly scheduled meeting of August 8. Velia Gonzalez joins the eight-member board while Isabel Hernandez and Jose Santiago Rodriguez were appointed to serve another term. The P & Z Board comprises volunteers who...

Palmview City Council Recognizes Little League Teams

Posted on August 8, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- The City of Palmview had eight teams represent the Parks & Recreation Department in pursuit of the Pony League World Series in their respective divisions this summer. The City Council recently recognized the first two of the eight during the regularly scheduled meeting of August 1. Palmview 1 4U which consists of three-...

El Concejo Municipal de Palmview reconoce Equipos de Pequeñas Ligas

Posted on August 8, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- La ciudad de Palmview tuvo ocho equipos que representaron al Departamento de Parques y Recreación en busca de la Serie Mundial de la Liga de Ponis en sus respectivas divisiones este verano. El Concejo Municipal reconoció recientemente a los dos primeros de los ocho durante la reunión programada regularmente del 1 de agosto....

Palmview Police to Hand Out School Supplies During Annual National Night Out Event

Posted on August 3, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-The City of Palmview and the Palmview Police Department are gearing up for the annual National Night Out celebration. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the national event.  NNO promotes police-community partnerships and focuses on raising awareness by working together. National Night Out began as a means for people to come out of...

La policía de Palmview entregará útiles escolares durante el evento anual National Night Out

Posted on August 3, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-La ciudad de Palmview y el Departamento de Policía de Palmview se están preparando para la celebración anual de National Night Out. Este año se celebra el 40 aniversario del evento nacional.  NNO promueve las asociaciones entre la policía y la comunidad y se centra en crear conciencia trabajando juntos. National Night Out comenzó...

Palmview City Council Selects New Mayor Pro Tem

Posted on August 3, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-The Palmview City Council unanimously selected Joel Garcia as the new Mayor Pro Tem.  The selection was made during the August 1 scheduled meeting of the Palmview City Council and was sworn in by Mayor Rick Villarreal.  The Mayor Pro Tem steps in for the mayor if needed and serves for a period to...

El Concejo Municipal de Palmview selecciona nuevo alcalde interino

Posted on August 3, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas-El Concejo Municipal de Palmview seleccionó por unanimidad a Joel García como el nuevo alcalde interino de Palmview.  La selección se realizó durante la reunión programada para el 1 de agosto del Concejo Municipal de Palmview.  El alcalde interino sustituye al alcalde si es necesario y sirve por un período que determinará el consejo....

City of Palmview Recognizes the Texas Ranger’s First Female Captain

Posted on August 2, 2023

PALMVIEW, Texas- Mayor Rick Villarreal and the Palmview City Council have declared today, August 2 as Melba Saenz Day in recognition of her accomplishments in local and state law enforcement. In May 2020, the Palmview native became the first female captain of the elite Rangers Division, the oldest law enforcement organization on the North American...