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Utility Conference to Connect Local Professionals

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Rio Grande Valley Utility Conference

The McAllen Public Utility will host the first-ever Rio Grande Valley Utility Conference at the McAllen Convention Center from Nov. 6-8, bringing together utility professionals, industry leaders and exhibitors from across the region. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, engage with industry experts, and explore the latest in utility technology and solutions. The conference, while open to the general public, focuses mainly to individuals in the…

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Local Nurse Receives Career Stepping Stone with VIDA

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Yvette Garcia

While in the Vocational Nursing Program at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, Yvette Garcia attended an informational session conducted by the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement. Little did she know that day how much this session would impact her life. Founded nearly 30 years ago through a collaboration between Valley Interfaith and business leaders from across the Rio Grande Valley, VIDA has remained true to its original mission.…

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McAllen Reschedules City Manager Public Reception

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Isaac Tawil

Originally planned for Aug. 26, the City of McAllen will host a public welcome reception for its new City Manager Isaac Tawil on Oct. 17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The location has also changed from McAllen City Hall to the McAllen Chamber of Commerce at 1200 Ash Ave. Those wishing to attend the event are asked to RSVP to Anabel Aranda at the chamber via membership@mcallenchamber.com or 956-682-2871. Tawil has more…

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Registration Open for Pharr Veterans Day Parade

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Registration is now open for the City of Pharr Salute to Veteran’s Parade and Fireworks Show taking place on Nov. 9. The community celebration honors veterans and their service to our country. Local businesses, organizations and individuals may join the parade by registering online. All entries are welcome and early registration is encouraged. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Pharr (200 S. Cage Blvd.). The festivities will kick…

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McAllen Chamber to Honor 2024 Man & Woman of the Year

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Roel "Roy" Rodriguez and Natasha A. Del Barrio

McAllen Chamber of Commerce will honor Roel “Roy” Rodriguez and Natasha A. Del Barrio at the 69th Annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards on Nov. 7 at the McAllen Convention Center. Since 1955, the McAllen Chamber has honored two exceptional individuals each year, recognizing their outstanding contributions and commitment to the City of McAllen. Roel “Roy” Rodriguez With more than 35 years of public service, Rodriguez holds an…

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McAllen Ranks in Best U.S. Cities for Small Businesses

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In a new report from CoworkingCafe, McAllen ranks nine in the top 20 best places for small businesses nationwide. CoworkingCafe analyzed 136 cities across 11 key metrics such as GDP growth, number of business applications, labor costs and more.  “This recognition as one of the best cities in the U.S. for small business speaks to the strength of our local economy and the hard work of our entrepreneurs,” said McAllen Mayor…

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TSTC Program Meeting Mechatronics Demand

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Mechatronics program team lead Carlos Reyes views a completed electrical box that is a requirement to complete the TSTC Program.

Carlos Reyes opens an empty electrical box in one of the labs of the mechatronics technology program at Texas State Technical College. The box represents something of a starting point for students in the program. As the program progresses, students will be tasked with filling those empty boxes with the circuits, sensors and other components to make it a fully functional electrical unit.  “We build them up from scratch,” said…

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UTRGV Named ‘2024 Great College to Work For’

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UTRGV

UTRGV is one of the best places to work in higher education, according to the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For program. The results are based on a survey of 216 colleges and universities. Only 75 institutions achieved “Great College to Work For” recognition for specific best practices and policies, placing UTRGV among a select group of top-performing schools in the country. UTRGV competes in the large university (more than…

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STISD & TSTC Partner for Welding Program

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TSTC Welding Technology

Thanks to a new partnership, high school students from South Texas Independent School District’s Science Academy in Mercedes can now participate in a dual credit program in Welding Technology with Texas State Technical College. “The dual credit program pairs well with our hands-on approach to the engineering program of study,” said Vanessa Rivera, the school district’s career and technical education director. “We encourage our students to learn and earn stackable credentials…

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TSTC Electrical Lineworker Program Ranks Best in U.S.

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TSTC Electrical Lineworker program

According to College Factual, Texas State Technical College has the Best Lineworker Associate Degree School in the United States for 2024.  College Factual, according to its website, was created to help students research colleges and careers. It gathers data from public and private sources, including the U.S. Department of Education.  “TSTC’s Abilene campus is home to the newest Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program, offering students a top-tier education with…

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