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Edinburg Chamber Seeks New Board Member

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for a new board member to join the organization. The position is an opportunity for business professionals who are eager to make a positive impact in their community. “We are seeking dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about serving their community and effectively serving our 500+ business members,” stated Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber. Board members are required to…

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Hospital Launches Residency Program

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Anchu Ann Vincent moved with her family to Harlingen in 2022 to work as a medical records specialist at Harlingen Medical Center. Vincent, a native of India, received medical training in her country before coming to Chicago in 2019 to continue her education. She is an MD and when coming to Harlingen, she had no idea her hospital was making plans to establish an internal medicine residency program. Such a…

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Elsa Becoming New Crossroads

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Daniel Rivera, the executive director of Elsa’s EDC, says changes in traffic patterns and commuter routes are benefitting his city.

Elsa was once a city off the Rio Grande Valley’s beaten path.  Tucked away from the region’s vehicle-heavy corridor – Expressway 83 – Elsa’s location along state Highway 107 formerly made it appear as if nothing of significance could happen here. Times change, however, as do growth patterns and emerging traffic routes where commuters seek new ways to get to work. Elsa has become one of those places where remoteness…

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Grant Aims To Make McAllen Green

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School children in McAllen pitch in to plant new trees at the Garza Park at Lark Community Center. (Courtesy)

McAllen’s ongoing efforts to grow more trees within its urban landscape got a significant boost recently with the Texas A&M Forest Service awarding the local school district a $2.7 million grant. The grant will benefit seven elementary schools that are part of the McAllen Independent School District. Each campus will receive $390,000 to purchase and plant trees over the next three years from the $2,730,000 grant. A key goal at…

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RGV Goes To D.C. As ‘One Force’

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Historic low levels of water at Falcon Lake were a topic of discussion from RGV leaders on a recent group visitor to Washington, D.C. (Courtesy)

Highlighting Daniel Silva’s two-year tenure as the chief executive officer of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership is his organization’s “one region, one voice” message. Silva’s predecessors also preached regional unity when it came to the Valley’s nearly 50 cities working more collaboratively when marketing and promoting the region. He has tried to intensify those efforts by having the many economic development corporations in the Valley band together under one regional flag…

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La Plaza Hosts Back-To-School Bash Saturday

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Back-to-School Bash

La Plaza Mall invites area families to a Back-To-School Bash on Aug. 3, featuring a fashion show and backpack giveaways. The bash comes one week before the state’s Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 9-11. The Back-To-School Bash will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand Court. Radio United will offer giveaways every 30 minutes, with prizes including tablets and Simon gift cards. The first 400 children will receive a…

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Pharr Launches Public Safety Sticker Program

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The City of Pharr has launched its Public Safety Sticker Program, a new initiative designed to enhance interactions between first responders and citizens with special needs such as autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes or deafness. This program is part of the city’s commitment to ensuring a high level of customer service and safety for all residents. The Public Safety Sticker Program provides reflective stickers that can be placed on the rear window…

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McAllen Chamber Seeks Man & Woman of the Year

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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 69th annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards. Since 1955, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce has been honoring remarkable individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the City of McAllen through their exceptional service and volunteerism. Winners will be recognized during the Man & Woman of the Year Awards that will take place on Nov. 7 at…

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Arbor Day Celebration Registration Now Open

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KMB Arbor Day Celebration

Registration is now open to bikers, walkers and runners for Keep McAllen Beautiful’s 13th annual Arbor Day Celebration taking place Nov. 2 at Westside Park. The run, bike, and walk event benefits everyone and helps KMB, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees in McAllen. The day will begin with a 25 mile/100K bike ride, 5K run, 10K run, a kids’ fun…

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STC Continues to Host Free Summer Camps

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High school students participating in the STC Biology Technology summer camp, utilizing bunsen burners and isolated bacteria while practicing aseptic techniques.

IDEA Donna senior Christian Salinas was ecstatic to learn about the convenience of the Biology Technology camp taking place at the South Texas College Pecan campus, thanks to a $65,000 merit grant aimed at launching various no-cost summer camps for young students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “This summer, I looked into various summer camps, but I saw that the Biology Technology summer camp at…

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