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DIX Industries is the Port of Brownsville 2022 Chairman’s Award honoree in recognition of the company’s accomplishments throughout its 75-year history at the port. Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban Guerra presented the award to Lee Ostos, president of DIX Industries, on Dec. 8 during the annual Customer Appreciation Luncheon at the Ambassador Event Center. DIX Industries was established in 1947 by Richard Ostos at the Port of Brownsville. The family…

Forbes Laudes UTRGV For Quality Education

December 8, 2022

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UTRGV has again attracted the attention of Forbes magazine, being recognized for its return on investment in education. Edward Conroy’s article “Which Colleges Are Doing The Most For Students With The Least?” highlights UTRGV’s success in graduating students with low post-graduation debt. The findings used price-to-earning metrics compiled by Washington, D.C.-based think tank Third Way. UTRGV has programs in place both encourage a turnover in graduation rates and low rates…

ILLUMINA Fest Lights Up Quinta Mazatlan

December 5, 2022

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Quinta Mazatlan ILLUMINA Fest is back for five nights from Dec. 13-17 with more than 3,000 luminarias lighting the forest trails. A half-mile walk through the woods features over 30 light installations highlighting the various winter celebrations including Christmas, Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa, Diwali and more. The one-way illuminated trail also guides visitors past light shows, art installations, community performers and holiday treats. The Food Courtyard features many local…

VIDA Receives $75,000 Workforce Grant

December 3, 2022

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Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement is one of Texas Mutual’s 48 grant recipients from across the state to promote workforce development and foster economic growth in Texas. “We are immensely thankful to Texas Mutual for selecting VIDA as one of its grant recipients for workforce development and safety training initiatives.” said VIDA President and CEO Felida Villarreal. “Equitable career training opportunities and human capital investment must be prioritized…

SBA Lower RGV Office Seeks Small Business Week Nominations

December 1, 2022

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The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking nominations for those who have what it takes to become America’s “Small Business Person of the Year” for 2023. “The SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office is ready to accept nominations for the 2023 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award,” Angela Burton, district director, said. “I encourage interested stakeholders to nominate…

UTRGV-Edinburg CISD Establish New High School

December 1, 2022

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UTRGV and the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District broke ground on Nov. 29 on a new collegiate high school to serve the students of Edinburg. The facility will be located at 1407 E. Freddy Gonzalez Drive, just off the Expressway 281 frontage. A collegiate high school like this one focuses on academic pathways in the areas of education, engineering, computer science and health professions, as a way to create more…

TSC Child Care Director Appointed To Statewide Council

November 30, 2022

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Marisela Nava, director of Texas Southmost College’s Raul J. Guerra Early Childhood Center, was recently appointed to the Texas Early Learning Council by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The honor comes after 34 years of service to the center, where Nava began as a student worker in fall of 1988. “I know this a very selective process and it was only a dream for me before,” Nava said. “I always thought;…

Edinburg Chamber Recognizes Regional Leaders

November 29, 2022

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce held its 90th annual awards banquet on Nov. 16 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. During the evening, the chamber recognized many leaders including the 2022 Man and Woman of the Year Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa and Estella Lopez of Sierra Title Company. Hinojosa was recognized as Man of the Year for being a champion for the City of Edinburg. One of his proudest…

Angel Tree Program Returns With Giving Season

November 28, 2022

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The Angel Tree Program, along with The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign, is one of The Salvation Army’s best-known Christmas efforts. More than 100,000 children across Texas, enough to fill the Dallas Cowboys stadium, will experience the joy of opening presents on Christmas morning thanks to generous donors and the help of The Salvation Army. “The Angel Tree program provides toys and clothing to children and families who might…

AAF Aims To “Strike” Out Hunger

November 27, 2022

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The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the American Advertising Federation is sponsoring a “Time to Give, Grinches” bowling tournament on Dec. 7 with all proceeds going to food pantries at local colleges and universities. The ugly sweater bowling tournament will take place at Flamingo Bowl in McAllen. AAF says it’s all part of a public service initiative to give back to the community. “We wanted to take on a meaningful…