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STC Receives Military Friendly ‘Gold’ Award

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Now eight years running, South Texas College has once again received a Military Friendly Gold designation as well as Military School Spouse award.

South Texas College has become one of only six institutions across Texas to receive a Military Friendly School Gold Award and Military Friendly Spouse School recognition for the 2023-2024 school year. The recognition comes from VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, which publishes the annual Military Friendly rating for schools nationwide. The awards affirm STC’s commitment, effort and success in creating opportunities for the military community on all its campuses.…

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Trip Promotes McAllen’s Ties To Mexico

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McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau staff and board members gather after dinner at La Casa De Las Sirenas in Mexico City.

The Spirit of McAllen shone brightly during McAllen Day at the Camino Real Polanco in Mexico City on Feb. 29. The city’s delegation included 150 travel agents who arrived at a breakfast coordinated by three leading city officials. They are Daniella Plata, the director of international relations for the City of McAllen, Jeremy Santoscoy, McAllen International Airport’s director of aviation and the McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau led by Leigh…

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UTRGV Prepares For Football Kickoff

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Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. receives a football helmet from UTRGV President Guy Bailey. (Courtesy)

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley opened under its new name on Aug. 30, 2015 to mark a fresh start toward becoming a comprehensive regional university. On Aug. 30, 2025, UTRGV kicks off another new chapter in its nearly 100-year history when the university’s Vaqueros football team plays a Division I football game in Edinburg.  “It will be 10 years to the date we opened the university,” said Guy…

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Partnership CEO Building Regional Reach

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Daniel Silva has spoken across many RGV venues to promote the Partnership's one region, one voice message. (Courtesy)

Daniel Silva spent 19 years at the Mission Economic Development Corporation, starting as a fresh college graduate and ascending to being the organization’s chief executive officer.  The climb to the top job was fulfilling, but eventually there was an aspiration for another challenge. In 2022, when the opportunity to serve more than one Rio Grande Valley community came along, Silva took it in seeking to have a bigger footprint. In…

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TSTC Graduates Keep Hospitals Going

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TSTC students Javier Escobar and Anthony Vega collaborate in working on an incubator that is used in neonatal intensive care units.

Esmeralda Estrella’s students in a Texas State Technical College classroom are huddled around incubator equipment used to support newborns in neonatal intensive care units. The students on the Harlingen campus are enrolled in TSTC’s biomedical equipment technology program. Students jot down notes and confer in teams as if they were in real-world hospital settings. Maintenance and repair of this sort of equipment is critical to sustaining and saving lives. “The…

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McAllen, Futuro RGV to Host Government for a Day

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Futuro RGV, the City of McAllen and McAllen District 4 Commissioner Rudy Castillo host the first-ever “Government for a Day” initiative on April 6. The event is for all City of McAllen District 4 residents, symbolizes the city’s commitment to ensuring that every resident feels connected to the services available to them. Government for a Day takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Palmview Community Center, 3401 Jordan…

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Tamez Recognized as Leader and Legend in Texas Nursing

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Eloisa G. Tamez

Eloisa G. Tamez has worn many hats over the course of her life: an American civil rights leader, a professional nurse, a lifelong learner, a professor and an officer of the United States Army’s Nursing Corps. In 2024, she added another accolade to her list of achievements: “Leader and Legend of Texas Nursing.” The Texas Nurses Association recently selected Tamez, professor and associate dean for Student Success & Engagement at UTRGV School of Nursing,…

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McAllen to Honor Legendary Women

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Legendary McAllen Women’s Luncheon

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Legendary McAllen Women’s Luncheon March 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom. The chamber invites the community to join them as they honor eight trailblazing women.  “The McAllen Chamber is thrilled to organize this special event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women whose leadership has left an enduring impact on our  community,” said McAllen…

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McAllen Library Hosts Annual Languages Festival

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World Languages Festival

McAllen Public Library hosts its World Languages Festival at the Main Library at 4001 North 23rd Street on March 23 from noon to 3 p.m. The international event offers attendees a taste of global diversity through storytelling, food, art, music and performances. The award-winning festival, now in its fourth year, has earned recognition for its celebration of global cultures. Attendees can experience a diverse lineup of activities, including collaborations with…

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UTRGV School of Medicine Grant Funds Expansion

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UTRGV School of Medicine

Resident physician opportunities at the UTRGV School of Medicine will soon be expanded by a $17.5 million grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The funding spans the 2024-2025 academic year and bolsters expansion of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education programs by offering new residency options within the community. The School of Medicine’s goal is to increase its resident training capacity by academic year 2025 with…

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