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Therapist Comes Home To Help Children

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A large play area inside ABA Connect allows behavior technicians and therapists to apply the individualized behavioral interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder as they play.

Roberto Silva is a Mission native and University of Texas-Pan American graduate who left his hometown area before returning in recent months to provide behavioral therapy services for children. Silva began his career teaching special-education students in Mission and La Joya. He enjoyed working with special needs children. Silva yearned to serve them in a different way. He wanted to specialize in applied behavior analysis, a research-based behavioral therapy for…

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Let’s Build a Resilient Economy. Let’s Improve Immigration Policy. 

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immigration policies

Texas immigrants are vital to the state’s success. As a state so heavily impacted by immigration policies, it would be welcoming to see our congressional leaders pass reforms that benefit Texans, the immigration process and our economy. However, lawmakers struggle to take true bipartisan action on immigration and every year they fail to cross the finish line. At the Texas International Produce Association, we see firsthand the effect that immigrants…

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McAllen Ranks 3 For First-Time Homebuyers

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(photo exploremcallen.com)

McAllen has been ranked number three of the top 15 cities in the United States for first-time homebuyers by the financial services website SmartAsset.com. Five Texas cities land among the top 15 places to buy a home for the first time. This study examined 185 metro areas and cities were ranked based on four metrics, composed of: Affordability: Median sale price relative to median income. Median sale price comes from Zillow…

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Keep McAllen Beautiful Unveils Newest Mural

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“Don’t Mess with Texas, ‘cause we’re watching!” by Oneida Trevino

Keep McAllen Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation recently unveiled the City of McAllen’s newest work of art, a 408-foot mural located on an irrigation wall at the intersection of Pecan Blvd. and 2nd Street. The mural was painted with an agreement from TxDOT’s “Don’t Mess with Texas” campaign. The signature initiative of their litter prevention program helps educate the public regarding the battle against litter. Earlier this year,…

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UTRGV Green Lit To Buy Majestic Theatre

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UTRGV will renovate the Majestic Theatre and an adjacent building to serve as the university’s new Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. (photo David Pike, UTRGV)

The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday authorized UTRGV to purchase the Majestic Theatre and an adjacent building in downtown Brownsville. In support of UTRGV’s Performing Arts programs in the College of Fine Arts, UTRGV will renovate the buildings currently owned by The Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation. The end result will be the university’s new Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. The center will provide…

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Nominations Open For McAllen Man & Woman of the Year Awards

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022's award recipients Paul R. Rodriguez and Sony Rego.

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 68th 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 from 6:30-10 p.m. on Nov.…

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Quinta Mazatlan Exhibits Youth Photography Winners

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2023 Grand Prize Winner Nathan Mowers

Children have been exploring nature and documenting their experiences with a camera or smart phone this summer in the Rio Grande Valley. The exhibit “Nature through the Eyes of Children,” showcasing one winning image from each contestant, is on display at Quinta Mazatlan throughout August.   The Valley Land Fund and Quinta Mazatlan’s RGV Youth Nature Photo Contest offers an opportunity for young people to capture their understanding of the natural…

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RGV Economic Summit Promotes Unity

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Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza signs an alliance compact promoting RGV economic development partnerships as other area leaders support those efforts. (Courtesy)

Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza called it a need for the Rio Grande Valley to do a better job of telling its story. “Our area is talked about a lot by so many other people but ourselves,” Garza said in a recent media interview. “I think it’s time we come together as one region and talk about all our region has to offer.” Garza was a leading force along with other…

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North McAllen To See High-End Mixed-Use Development

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Renderings of The District's Building A at the corner of 10th and Auburn.

Domain Development has announced a $120+ million mixed-use development plan at the southwest corner of North 10th Street and Wisconsin in North McAllen. The project promises to offer an urban lifestyle experience akin to San Antonio and Austin, complete with upscale shopping, top-tier dining, a dynamic entertainment scene, and modern living all in one location. The planned development, named The District, will feature a wide variety of retail shops, from…

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McAllen ISD Earns District of Distinction Award

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McAllen ISD

McAllen ISD is one of just 68 school districts in Texas to earn the Texas Art Education Association 2023 District of Distinction Award. This is the fourth straight year McAllen ISD has earned this honor, placing the district in the top 5.5 percent of school districts in the state. “We are excited TAEA has recognized the creativity and hard work of our dedicated teachers and talented students,” McAllen ISD Acting Superintendent…

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