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The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a free, virtual National Cyber Summit on Oct. 26. This cybersecurity forum, a first for the agency, will help introduce American small businesses to tools, tips and resources to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure in addition to exploring new trends and challenges entrepreneurs are increasingly facing. “America’s small businesses are pivoting to digital technologies and online strategies at historic rates to reach new customers…

Edinburg Chamber Welcomes New Membership Director

September 22, 2022

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Dulce Cortina is the new director of membership for the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. She will work closely with chamber staff and the board of directors to expand and service more than 400 chamber members. Cortina demonstrates a strong commitment to leadership growth and training, having more than eight years of experience in management. “I am excited to be able to join the team and have a positive impact on…

STC Leads Hispanic-Serving Institutes

September 21, 2022

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As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, South Texas College is celebrating both its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Rio Grande Valley and its place as a national role model for colleges across the nation. STC, according to a study published in 2020 by Excelencia in Education, ranks third nationwide and first in Texas for enrolling and graduating Latinos. Ninety-five percent of STC’s student population identify as Hispanic. “Being…

IMAS Accepting Member Art for Juried Show

September 20, 2022

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The International Museum of Art & Science will host its second annual Members’ Juried Art Show this October through the end of December. The exhibition will feature original artwork submitted by IMAS members by Sept. 28. “We are thrilled to be welcoming artwork from our IMAS members this year after an incredible response in 2021 for our first show. We had over 72 member artists submit over 100 artworks for…

Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Returns

September 19, 2022

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Registration for the 29th annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is now open for the event taking place Nov. 9-13 at the Harlingen Convention Center. The festival includes field trips, seminars, a trade show, a silent auction, a raptor show, kids’ activities and family fun. A keynote speaker for the event is Christina Baal, the 2022 Bird of the Year Artist for the American Birding Association. A wide array of…

STC 2 RGV Transfer Brings Together STC & UTRGV

September 17, 2022

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South Texas College and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are now in a partnership, STC 2 RGV Transfer, that will make it easier for students to complete their higher educational journey. STC and UTRGV recently signed into effect a joint admission agreement that will launch in spring 2023. The partnership will benefit students from across the region with a one admission application process to both institutions and/or a…

Keep McAllen Beautiful Seeks Artists For Public Art

September 15, 2022

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Keep McAllen Beautiful Inc. is actively recruiting artists from McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley for a chance to have their work featured on irrigation pipes in McAllen. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, Sept. 16. The initiative will promote a strong presence of public art and aims to give experienced artists an opportunity to represent McAllen’s agricultural history, as well as their sense of civic pride. KMB will provide…

STC Faculty To Lead Presentation On National Stage

September 15, 2022

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South Texas College Computer Science faculty members are on their way to Atlanta this December to present at the prestigious Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges National Conference. The proposal and presentation will focus on Competency-Based Education. The faculty members include Saeed Molki, associate professor of Computer Science and Menghung Wu, professor of Computer Information Technology. Computer Science instructors Nicholas Hinojosa and Gabriel Viera will also attend…

Edinburg Chamber Announces New Leadership Edinburg Class

September 13, 2022

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV on Sept. 8 with a welcome luncheon sponsored by Lifestar EMS and Kids Kollege Learning Center. During the luncheon Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr., board members of the Edinburg Chamber and City Council Members addressed the class and stressed the importance of leadership development and volunteerism. Councilmen Jason De Leon also shared his experience in completing the Leadership Edinburg…

IMAS Calls for Community Altars

September 12, 2022

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The International Museum of Art & Science is accepting open submissions for Community Altars 2022 in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Submission deadline is Sept. 16 with limited space. This year’s theme is Inspiring Latinas, incorporating altars for women who empowered their Latinx communities. Altars will be on display in the museum’s Discovery Pavilion from Oct. 9 to Nov. 5. The annual Día de los Muertos Festival will also…