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The Region One Education Service Center GEAR UP: Pathways to the Future Program and Operation College Bound & Beyond project has joined forces with the Texas A&M RGV Advanced Manufacturing Hub to transform the local workforce by investing in the education of adult learners. Participants joined Region One ESC at its Conference Center in Edinburg to take advantage of the free opportunity to earn two cybersecurity certificates, “Cybersecurity for Everyone”…

“Shop Small” On Small Business Saturday

November 21, 2022

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Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is calling on Americans to “Shop Small” throughout this holiday season and on Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26. “It’s more important than ever that consumers shop and dine small during the holiday shopping season,” said Guzman. “Small Business Saturday is another chance for us to further strengthen America’s entrepreneurs with our local and online spending and promotion.” Small Business Saturday,…

UTRGV Names Assistant VP For Research Analytics

November 19, 2022

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Education News Comments

Arya Singh is UTRGV’s new assistant vice president for research analytics. He has 15 years of experience in data analytics, data engineering, data management and data governance, focusing on technology service management. As AVP for research analytics, Singh will play a vital role in leading the development, management and maintenance of solutions to capture, store and analyze data for institutional research metrics and key performance indicators. Singh joins UTRGV from…

Winter Arrives at IMAS

November 17, 2022

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Community Events e-Brief Features News Comments

The International Museum of Art & Science invites the community to celebrate with them in its upcoming winter festivities. IMAS will host a Biodiversity Festival & Market at the Museum and its “Annual Christmas Tree Forest” as well as Winter Programs including a Winter Camp and an Adult Folk Art Workshop. The Biodiversity Festival celebrates the variety of life on Earth. Patrons may explore the field of biodiversity through hands-on…

Valley Interfaith and IAF Visit With Pope Francis

November 16, 2022

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Community Featured News Comments

On Oct. 14, Valley Interfaith and Industrial Areas Foundation had the rare opportunity to visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican. An interfaith delegation of 20 leaders and organizers from the West/Southwest IAF met with Francis to share their collective work of broad based organizing at a time when the Pope is guiding the global church in a Synod listening process. The Pope sat side by side with the group at…

UTRGV Ranks For Awarding Degrees To Hispanics

November 15, 2022

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Hispanic Outlook on Higher Education Magazine has ranked UTRGV second in the country for awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic/Latino students in its annual “Hispanic Outlook Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics” edition. The magazine also notes that while UTRGV ranks second, it still had the largest percentage of bachelor’s degrees specifically awarded to Hispanic/Latino students, with 93 percent. UTRGV places fourth for total master’s degrees awarded to Hispanic/Latino students and…

McAllen To Celebrate South Pole Illuminated Festival

November 10, 2022

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Community Community Events e-Brief Features News Comments

The City of McAllen will celebrate the South Pole Illuminated Festival, presented by H-E-B, Nov. 30 through Jan. 1. The 33-day event at the McAllen Convention Center will unveil the tallest RGB Christmas Tree in America, spanning over 10 stories tall. The digital red, green, blue color light model tree will be just one aspect of helping guests to experience a walking journey through millions of lights. The South Pole…

TWC Looks To Increase Child Care To Military Families

November 10, 2022

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e-Brief Features Government News Comments

Texas Workforce Commission is partnering with the Department of Defense on the Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS program to increase access to child care for military families. Through the program, DOD provides fee assistance to eligible military families to offset the cost of child care when there is no availability on base. In October, MCCYN-PLUS expanded into Texas, home to 15 active duty military installations with an economic impact of over $100…

Salvation Army Red Kettles Return

November 8, 2022

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Community Featured News Comments

The familiar The Red Kettle Campaign of The Salvation Army will soon be in full swing in Harlingen. The Christmas season represents the organization’s busiest and most important fundraising time of the year. Every dollar raised through the iconic Red Kettle Campaign remains in the community. The donations makes it possible for The Salvation Army to deliver life changing programs and services throughout the year. “From its humble beginnings in…

McAllen Day in Austin Takes Place Feb. 15-17

November 7, 2022

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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is currently coordinating McAllen Day in Austin during the upcoming 88th legislative session. The capitol visit will take place Feb. 15-17, 2023, with an entire day at the capitol on Feb. 16. During this time, the group has the opportunity to make personal visits with every Texas legislator. The group will divide into teams and visit with assigned legislators so they get to meet with…