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The Hope Family Health Center has expanded into to the Mid-Valley with the opening of the HOPE Mid-Valley Clinic in Weslaco on Jan. 23. HOPE offers free counseling services to the low-income, uninsured people in the Rio Grande Valley. HOPE’s counseling services treat depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. The center is possible with the help of the Knapp Community Care Foundation, which makes grant distributions to fund nonprofit organizations that impact,…

STC Finance Team Receives Recognition

January 23, 2023

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For the 19th consecutive year, South Texas College was presented with one of the highest forms of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. The GFOA awarded STC with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2021 fiscal year Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. “The STC Board of Trustees and Administration are so proud of the recognition for…

IMAS Hosts 11th Annual Lunar New Year Festival

January 21, 2023

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The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 11th annual Lunar New Year Festival on Jan. 29, complete with traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese crafts, games and more. The 1-5 p.m. festival includes special performances and activities for visitors to soak in the cultural celebration that welcomes the arrival of spring. Performances include K-pop dancing by Illusion Dance Team, and “K-Stars” featuring Echo Effect and Levanter Dance Team. The…

It’s Time For SPI Market Days

January 19, 2023

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Jan. 20-22 marks the first of two upcoming weekends for the 26th annual SPI Market Days at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The indoor shopping event features a large collection of artisans in one shopping location. Vendors are both local and from across the United States. Items include original art, handmade jewelry, gourmet food and drink mixes, health and beauty products, pet items, home decor and goods, custom hand-cut…

Registration Open For Causeway Run & Fitness Walk

January 19, 2023

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The 39th annual Causeway Run & Fitness Walk takes place April 15 and registration is now open. The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce hosts the 5K walk and 10k run for thousands of participants starting in Port Isabel and crossing the causeway. The race begins at the Port Isabel Community Center, continuing on to the Queen Isabella Causeway and over the Laguna Madre Bay and ending in front of Louie’s…

Las Huellas Association Creates UTRGV Endowed Fund

January 17, 2023

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UTRGV has announced the Las Huellas Association Endowed Fund which benefits students in the university’s College of Sciences. The Las Huellas endowment – a gift in the amount of $500,000 – provides scholarships to students pursuing a wildlife habitat conservation career. Kelly Nassour, UTRGV executive vice president for Institutional Advancement, said the university greatly appreciates the gift from the Las Huellas Association. “The fund will impact our students, community and…

McAllen ISD’s Aviation Program To Expand

January 16, 2023

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McAllen ISD’s new aviation program for high school seniors took flight last fall and now the course of study will be expanding with the addition of more classes starting next school year. Starting in the fall, students will be able to take additional courses over a two-year period to give them in-depth training and more flying time as they earn a private pilot license and remote drone license through McAllen…

OmniTRAX and BRG Contribute $100,000 to Brownsville

January 12, 2023

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Eleven Brownsville non-profit organizations are the recipients of $100,000 from OmniTRAX and its affiliate railroad, Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway LLC. As part of OmniTRAX’s annual commitment to local communities, OmniTRAX and BRG collaborated with the Port of Brownsville to identify a broad collection of local nonprofit recipients that provide critical resources for the people of Brownsville. “OmniTRAX is committed to the communities we serve and we are proud to…

Harlingen Launches Small Business Site Improvement Grant

January 11, 2023

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The Harlingen Economic Development Corporation has launched Revitalize Harlingen, a 50/50 matching grant program to enhance business storefronts, encourage job retention and stimulate economic activity. “The main goal of Revitalize Harlingen is to rejuvenate targeted areas in the city that need revitalizing,” said Beverly Loftus, interim CEO of the Harlingen EDC. “The benefits from the grant funds will encourage reinvestment by small businesses to attract more customers and increase revenues.”…

McAllen ISD Community Ready For Health Challenge

January 10, 2023

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In a continuous effort to promote health and wellness, McAllen ISD is now participating in the annual It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. The district has finished at the top of the state standings in the Medium School District category each of the past two years. “On behalf of the administration and our school board, I’d like to encourage everybody to take part,” McAllen ISD Superintendent J.A. Gonzalez said. “We are…