Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
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🏛️ Government
South Padre Island faces potential federal funding cuts to dune restoration and hurricane protection under a proposal to cut support for the National Coastal Zone Management Program.
Local officials are gathering signatures to urge Congress to protect future projects by next Saturday — current projects remain safe.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla held a roundtable in San Juan on May 28 to discuss immigration enforcement with local advocates, including DACA recipient Yenniffer England who recounted her difficult detention, while community leaders urged more humane border policies.
🏥 Health
UTRGV researchers have discovered a biomarker that signals motor neuron damage and could help diagnose ALS earlier through urine tests — a finding that may lead to new testing methods for early care.
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