Author Archives: VBR

Proyecto Azteca and Live In The Lights, a student-run sustainability and economic prosperity non profit, are working to secure and install high-wattage portable solar panels and light battery banks for more than 100 families in the Colonias area of the Rio Grande Valley. The joint initiative will also tackle persistent financial stagnation in the region through economic empowerment strategies and tools. Live The Lights was founded in 2018 in…

Local Superintendent Elected To State Committee

June 30, 2021

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Brownsville ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. René Gutiérrez is now representing Region One on the Executive Committee for the 2021–2023 term. Region One is part of a state-wide system of 20 regional education service centers assisting school districts across the state. “I am very honored and humbled to have been elected to the Executive Committee of Region One in South Texas,” said Gutiérrez. “I look forward to working with my…

TSTC Offers $2,000 Scholarship At Lineworker Event

June 29, 2021

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Education Comments

Anyone interested in a degree in Electrical Lineworker Technology at Texas State Technical College has the opportunity to streamline their enrollment in the program and earn $2,000 in the process. The only catch is they need to enroll during a special, ongoing event each Wednesday this summer from 3-5 p.m. on campus in Harlingen. The recruitment event, which continues until August, includes an informational session with enrollment coach Charyck Mascorro…

Independence Day Celebration Includes Veterans Benefit Run

June 27, 2021

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Anyone wishing to help veterans this Fourth of July just needs to lace up their running shoes for McAllen’s Independence Day 4K Run July 3. Part of the City of McAllen’s Independence Day Celebration presented by H-E-B, the run is approximately 2.5 miles. All proceeds benefit the local chapter of Team Red White and Blue, a national veterans’ organization whose mission it is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans…

Museum of South Texas History Celebrates 50th

June 26, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Museum of South Texas History celebrated the museum’s 50th anniversary June 16 with a mixer. Adding to the festivities is the fact the museum is also the chamber’s June Member of the Month. The mixer began with a welcome by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronnie Larralde and City of Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina. Following was an exclusive tour of the…

TSC Construction Technology Adds Offerings

June 24, 2021

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Daniel Zuñiga has been the Construction Technology instructor at Texas Southmost College since 2013. This fall, along with TSC leadership and administration, he will help introduce the program’s first associate’s degree track. The Harlingen native’s journey in construction began in middle school when he took his first wood shop class. The interest continued into high school as a building trades student. He eventually decided it was the career he should…

Edinburg Chamber Hosts July 4th Car Show

June 24, 2021

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce host a custom car-truck and hot rod show during its Texas Cook’Em High Steaks July 4. The free family-friendly event takes place at the Ebony Hills Golf Course from noon to 4 p.m. The car show is just one of many activities during the Fourth of July event. Other activities include vendors, live music, a children’s fun area and barbeque. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.…

Aeromar Connects McAllen To More Mexican Destinations

June 23, 2021

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Aeromar recently announced it is increasing the number of Mexican cities it serves to and from McAllen International Airport to seven. Travelers will now be able to avoid connections and changing terminals with the addition of the Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí and Torreon extended service via the same aircraft, which includes an intermediate stop in Monterrey. This extended service translates into significant time and cost savings, as well as a…

Pharr Chamber Announces New President/CEO

June 23, 2021

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Marcela Beas is the new president/CEO of the Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce. Beas previously served as interim president of the chamber since 2020. Prior to that, Beas was the chamber’s membership manager, managing the fulfillment of annual new membership sales and existing member retention targets. She also executed marketing initiatives to create brand advocacy and member growth for the Chamber. Beas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business…

Texas Offers New Monarch Butterfly Plates

June 21, 2021

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is now offering the long-awaited Monarch Butterfly conservation license plate. Fees from the plates will raise money to help conserve monarch butterflies and other native Texas, non-game, at-risk species. “The monarch butterfly is a species that is beautiful and iconic in that it is one of nature’s great migration stories,” said John Davis, TPWD’s Wildlife Diversity Program director. “This species migrates through Texas from…