Author Archives: VBR

The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is right around the corner, and park lovers are invited to get outside and join celebrations across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks beginning in Jan. 2023. “We invite all Texans to experience these precious public lands that truly belong to them,” said Rodney Franklin, TPWD’s…

STC Google IT Certificate Program Garners International Recognition

October 18, 2022

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Education News Comments

South Texas College is the most recent recipient of the Innovation of the Year Award for its innovation of the online classroom, specifically recognizing the college’s Google IT Support Professional Certificate. The award is from the League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit organization with the mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment and recognizes STC’s effort of offering students upskilling and reskilling with micro…

Quinta Mazatlan Gives Away Trees

October 16, 2022

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Community News Comments

Quinta Mazatlan is hosting a Tree Giveaway in October. More than 700 tree saplings are available for schools, businesses and homeowners in the Rio Grande Valley. Schools and others can request up to ten saplings each for planting. The key tree species is the Rio Grande Ash, also known as the Mexican Ash or Fresno. Quinta Mazatlan will provide care instructions and a planting video to help ensure the trees…

STC Expands Opportunities In Reynosa

October 14, 2022

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Education Featured News Comments

South Texas College continues to expand its reach across the border with its fourth Dual Credit Programs partnership that will make a college education more affordable and accessible to high school students in Reynosa. The Non-Resident Memorandum of Understanding notes that the objective is to guide juniors and seniors at Integrity School toward general education, or core completion, while in high school. The partnership will help them gain a foundation…

City of Pharr Hosts Fall Sweep

October 13, 2022

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Community Events e-Brief Features News Comments

The City of Pharr Public Works and Keep Pharr Beautiful invites the Pharr community to take part in this year’s Fall Sweep happening throughout October. During this year’s Fall Sweep, residents may hold a neighborhood cleanup with the help of the city. Residents may contact Public Works to receive trash bags, safety vests, gloves and litter pickers. Supplies will be given for groups of 10 or less for their own…

McAllen Convention Center To Host Critical Incident Training

October 13, 2022

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Community Events e-Brief Features Featured News Comments

The McAllen Convention Center hosts a Critical Incident and “Stop the Bleed” Training on Oct. 14, geared towards festival and event organizers, and venue operators. The event features Mark Herrera, director of Education for the International Association of Venue Managers. As part of his duties, Mark teaches Situational Awareness-Mindset training aimed at giving venues the tools to be safer and more secure. “Given recent incidences at events around the world, this…

Broadway in McAllen Announces 2022-23 Season

October 12, 2022

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Arts Featured News Comments

Innovation Arts & Entertainment recently announced the return of Broadway in McAllen, consisting of topflight, live stage entertainment based at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Broadway in McAllen brings the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York, including for the nine-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical “The Book of Mormon.” The season includes: Postmodern Jukebox – Nov. 27 On Your Feet – Dec. 12 Illusionists Magic of the Holidays…

Lone Star National Bank Wins Banking Awards

October 11, 2022

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Featured Finance/Banking News Comments

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas recently honored Lone Star National Bank of McAllen with two Best of Community Banking Awards. Lone Star National Bank received a Gold Eagle award for its “Secret Teller” bank culture entry and a Gold Eagle award for its “Cowboy Cash Saving Habits” financial literacy entry. The Secret Teller program’s inspiration comes from Lone Star National Bank’s values as a company. Secret Teller features the…

Pediatric Clinic Recognized For Community Service

October 10, 2022

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Featured Healthcare News Comments

Dr. Sarajini Bose of Ashley Pediatrics Day and Night Clinic, was named the 2022 Outstanding Community Partner by the Office of the Governor. Dr. Ashley Bose, family medicine doctor at Ashley Pediatrics, accepted the award on behalf of the clinic recently at the Governor’s Small Business Series event on South Padre Island. Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, nominated Ashley Pediatrics and Bose for the award.…

Edinburg Chamber Welcomes Board President Mario Lizcano

October 8, 2022

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Community Featured News Comments

Mario Lizcano, administrator of Corporate Affairs at DHR Health, is the new president of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Lizcano’s term began on Oct. 1 with him succeeding Michael Williamson, current executive vice president of commercial lending at Texas National Bank. Lizcano’s service to the chamber includes being a Chamber Ambassador beginning in 2007 and serving on the board 2015. Lizcano currently serves on the Texas Commission…