McAllen International Airport, the South Texas Airport of the Dallas Cowboys, kicked off the football season last week with a Meet and Greet with Michael Irvin, the Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL Hall of Famer. During the event, Irvin announced to fans that he will be appearing at the 10th anniversary of the McAllen Holiday Parade. “When you’re on a team, you’re part of a family that fights for the…
San Antonio Startup Week will offer entrepreneurs a free week of innovation on from Oct. 16-21 in downtown San Antonio. The event features 75 events, including keynote addresses, workshops and panel discussions. A highlight is five premier startup pitch competitions which will invest nearly $300,000 in startups during the week. The majority of SA Startup Week events will be held at Geekdom at 110 E. Houston Street. “San Antonio Startup…
Degreechoices.com has ranked UTRGV highly in several categories, including first among Texas public universities for best relative economic value. Degreechoices.com has also ranked UTRGV third for best colleges in Texas and third in the nation for MSW programs. Additionally, the university ranks fifth for bachelor’s programs in criminal justice. Overall, UTRGV ranks 15th in the nation (seventh among national public schools), just behind Rice. The ranking for value is detailed in an…
South Texas College Vice President of Advancement and Economic Development Rodney Rodriguez is among the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ 2023-2024 HACU Leadership Academy Fellows cohort. HACU’s Leadership academy or La Academia de Liderazgo annually selects 50 fellows from throughout the United States. It is designed to increase diverse representation in executive and senior-level positions in higher education. “I am profoundly honored and incredibly thrilled to have been selected as one…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Edinburg Steering Committee recently welcomed Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV, a group of 29 individuals poised to take on the transformative leadership program. According to the chamber, the class members have demonstrated their commitment to personal growth and community betterment. The program began on Sept. 7 with a luncheon at 492 BBQ. The event provided the Leadership Edinburg members with an opportunity to network…
South Texas College Veterans and Military Services has been awarded top honors by the Texas Veterans Commission for its commitment to supporting the needs of student veterans and their families. TVC has announced that STC has been given the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award for the 2022-2023 school year. The commission will officially present the award to the college in the coming weeks. “As a Veterans Department, we feel honored…
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez has been selected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to serve on an advisory committee for the organization. He will serve on the committee to address misconduct investigations and hiring procedures. Rodriguez is a veteran with a public service record that spans decades. He has served as the McAllen Police Chief since 2001. “Chief Rodriguez is an excellent choice to help further the mission…
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees gave the green light to advertise for a permanent superintendent following a board workshop on Sept. 11. The board’s consensus was to fill the position this fall. Before that happens, the Board of Trustees want to gather feedback from the public. “The role of the superintendent is pivotal in shaping the educational trajectory of our district,” Board President Debbie Crane Aliseda said. “This is…
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement is a grant recipient of the Trellis Foundation to continue enhancing career pathways for low-income students. This general operating support for VIDA is among $2.5 million total in grants for 26 Texas community-based organizations providing direct impact services to support students in college completion. “We are immensely grateful to the Trellis Foundation, for selecting VIDA as a recipient of this $100,000 grant,” said Felida…
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement is the recent recipient of a $10,000 grant from AT&T, an award reflecting AT&T’s commitment to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. This grant recognizes the importance of investing in students today – at home, in the classroom, at work – to narrow the digital divide by providing today’s learners with equitable opportunity to learn and thrive. Through this grant project, VIDA will…