Teacher Receives Lifetime Award
McAllen Memorial High journalism teacher Kelsey Martin will soon receive the Edith Fox King Award from the Interscholastic League Press Conference. The lifetime achievement award will be presented May 4 in Austin. She is the first journalism adviser/teacher from McAllen ISD to receive this honor. She is also only the fourth in the Rio Grande Valley. The award recognizes those people who have a life dedication to continuing the ideals…
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Fashioned for a Cause Annual Fashion Show “A Day at the Beach” Enjoy a relaxing lunch and beachwear fashion show at "A Day at the Beach." Legal professionals will also be honored by Friendship of Women for their service to creating a safer community. Friendship of Women is hosting to support life-saving services for child and adult victims of family violence and sexual assault. In 2018, Friendship… https://buff.ly/2V4rdGB
McAllen ISD’s KMAC, the video production students at McAllen ISD, recently returned from Seattle, Wash., with three awards from a national competition. Nineteen KMAC students were in competition with approximately 3,500 other students at the annual Student Television Network National Contest. Here, students from across the country competed in multiple film and journalism categories. Each category had… https://buff.ly/2D7wWRF
An abandoned railroad property that runs through the center of town will soon face a transformation into the $1.25 million City of Elsa Community Trail Park. On March 20, the project became closer to reality thanks in part to a $500,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. The city government will be providing $250,000… https://buff.ly/2PctD0o
The City of McAllen recently participated in key government and business meetings in Mexico City. Officials traveled to the area to forge stronger tourism and ties, while also increasing awareness of Aeromar Airlines's non-stop flights. The meetings provided an opportunity for preliminary discussions to begin the process of forging Sister City ties with Mexico City. City… https://buff.ly/2X870wJ
The Weslaco Economic Development Corporation recently filled a vacancy on its board during a time when the city is experiencing robust growth and planning for additional development. Juan Jose Serrano was recently appointed by the City Commission. He fills the vacancy left as a result of the passing of businessman Rudy Cisneros. In his facility… https://buff.ly/2VzeSak
Lemonade Day McAllen is currently seeking business locations to host youth-run lemonade stands May 4. Businesses must have a location within the City of McAllen. They must also be open during the community event hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., providing restrooms to participants. The ability to host two or more stands is also… https://buff.ly/2InO4WE
Lemonade Day McAllen is currently seeking business locations to host youth-run lemonade stands May 4. Businesses must have a location within the City of McAllen. They must also be open during the community event hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., providing restrooms to participants. The ability to host two or more stands is also… https://buff.ly/2InO4WE
South Texas College, Hidalgo Independent School District and Texas Workforce Commission united for a check presentation benefiting student workforce training for careers in manufacturing and healthcare March 28. The grant provides both equipment and instruction for students in manufacturing and pharmacy technology career fields. More than $166,000 came from TWC in the form of the High Demand Job… https://buff.ly/2UafjX4
Tax Made Easy: Business with Pleasure Attend this Tax Made Easy for Small Businesses workshop to learn: Difference between business vs. pleasure Guidelines for claiming business expenses How vacations can be tax deductible Get answers to all of your tax questions at the end of the workshop by a tax expert. Presenter for the event is entrepreneur Christopher Wycoco. Register online… https://buff.ly/2WZ4ZTE
Texas Southmost College 2019 Career Fair Explore employment opportunities and connect with local employers at the TSC Career Fair. Employees may register for the career fair by April 16. https://buff.ly/2UoJ23r
Brownsville Chamber Connect: Making The Connection Share: Learn how to connect with the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Topics include: How to take advantage of membership benefits Staying connected with the members-only online portal Setting up membership profiles. Register online or by contacting the chamber. https://buff.ly/2UNm2uc
Financial Literacy Training – Personal Debt and Credit In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, the SBA and local stakeholders host a training on personal finances. Learn the fundamentals of financial literacy, the importance of understanding credit, becoming financially ready for business ventures and managing your budget. This training is at no cost and is for entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Topics include:… https://buff.ly/2P1IA54
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SPI Coffee and Conversation Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce for Coffee and Conversation. This month's speaker is Ed Caum, the new SPI Convention and Visitor's Bureau executive director. Hear Caum's vision for SPI's future. https://buff.ly/2uVgaAM
McAllen Business Power Network Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce at the Business Power Network with sponsor The Lil’ Lingerie House. Come accelerate your connections and develop new leads while also marketing your business at no cost Grow your business and build your business contact list with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and its members. You must call in… https://buff.ly/2D2rgIE