Author Archives: VBR

McAllen To Celebrate South Pole Illuminated Festival

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…

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TWC Looks To Increase Child Care To Military Families

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…

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Salvation Army Red Kettles Return

Salvation Army Red Kettle

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…

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McAllen Day in Austin Takes Place Feb. 15-17

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…

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STC’s Benavidez Named ACCT Chairwoman

Rose Benavidez

South Texas College Board of Trustee Chairwoman Rose Benavidez was recently inaugurated in New York City as the chairwoman of the Association of Community College Trustees board of directors. She is the first Latina to hold this distinguished position in the organization’s more than 50-year history. The Starr County native will serve on the national stage, working with leadership from the White House to Congress and the U.S. Department of…

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Chamber Seeks Vendors For Weslaco Holiday Market

The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting vendors for its Holiday Market taking place Dec. 1. The market takes place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. after the tree lighting ceremony, which also includes school performances, light displays and more. The Holiday Market will be held in the Weslaco City Hall parking lot at 500 South Kansas Ave. Booth fees are $35 and food truck fees are $55. Weslaco Chamber member discounts…

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This Week Is National Veterans Small Business Week

National Veterans Small Business Week

The U.S. Small Business Administration is currently celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week through Nov. 4. The week includes a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of veteran small business owners. The celebration also comes on the heels of SBA announcing additional funding opportunities for community-based organizations to create targeted, impactful programming and expand access to SBA resources to support veteran entrepreneurs. “Each year we celebrate…

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Weslaco EDC Announces Second Industrial Park

Glazer’s Beer and Beverage announces its move to the future Mid Valley International Industrial Park.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place Oct. 14 in Weslaco, with the Weslaco EDC announcing the development of the Mid Valley International Industrial Park. The second industrial park for the city will be on the corner FM 1015 (International Blvd.) and Mile 9 Road (Sugarcane Drive). The development is a master-planned, 146-acre industrial and retail subdivision. The existing park, less than a mile away, has limited space available and the demand…

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Edinburg Chamber Announces 2022 Man & Woman of the Year

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Man and Woman of the Year Estella G. Lopez and Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa

Estella G. Lopez and Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa are the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce‘s 2022 Man and Woman of the Year. The chamber will honor both of them at its annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 16 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and also includes recognition of Mario Lizcano as incoming chairman and Michael J. Williamson as outgoing chairman for the…

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Collegiate Sports Returns To TSC

Javier Ballesteros, a freshman and current member of the TSC Soccer Club, welcomes the news of TSC rejoining the National Junior College Athletics Association. (courtesy)

Intercollegiate college athletics is making a comeback in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, as Texas Southmost College rejoins the National Junior College Athletics Association. The NJCAA approved TSC’s application to join the league at their Oct. 20 meeting. TSC will launch its athletic program with men’s and women’s soccer for the Fall 2023 semester. TSC President Jesús Roberto Rodríguez said it is the perfect time for the college to expand…

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