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McAllen Wins Highest International Festival Designation

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McAllen, IFEA World Festival and Event City

The City of McAllen recently earned 82 multiple awards, as well as an international designation and a coveted industry award, at the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Pinnacle Awards and the IFEA World Festival & Event City Awards. The accolades came during the 65th annual International Festival & Events Association Annual Convention, Expo and Retreat, held just recently in McAllen.   “I am proud and honored of the amazing work that the…

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UTRGV Developing Medical Campus In McAllen

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An artist rendering features the future UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will develop a McAllen Academic Medical Campus and its first piece is a major one. The university is planning an Oct. 14 groundbreaking, commemorating the start of construction for a $145.7 million UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen. It is being described as the single largest project in UTRGV’s history. The campus and its signature building will sit on Pecan…

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Texas State-Fish Art Contest Open for Entries

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Texas Educational Programming at TFFC Fish Art Contest

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is accepting entries for the 2023 Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art Contest through Feb. 28. The Fish Art Contest is part of an international conservation education program to foster youth interest in fisheries and fishing. “The Fish Art Contest does a tremendous job of exposing students across Texas to the wonders of fish and fisheries resources through the nexus of art,” said TFFC…

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BCIC Receives IEDC Recognition

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The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation was recently recognized for its work in the Downtown Brownsville Business Improvement and Growth Programs and the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization during the International Economic Development Council annual conference in Oklahoma City, Okla. BCIC received a Silver Award in the category of Neighborhood Development for the BIG programs. BIG programs are reimbursable and stackable grants to provide financial support to commercial property owners…

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RGV Food Bank Supplies STC Food Pantries

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A student visits the food pantry at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus. Food Bank RGV will be providing food pantries at Pecan and Mid-Valley campuses with free supplies, estimated at more than $10,000, for one year. (photo STC)

Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley will now be providing student food pantries at South Texas College’s Mid-Valley and Pecan campuses with free food supplies for one year estimated at more than $10,000. “We want to make sure our students are focused on their education and not where their next meal is coming from,” said Libby Ann Saenz, Food Bank RGV co-chief executive officer. “We are very big on…

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UTRGV Elevates Agreements Across Valley

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has agreed to boost its dual credit offerings with an area school district that has campuses throughout the region. The South Texas Independent School District and UTRGV announced this week an expansion of an existing dual credit program. Beginning in 2023, STISD students will be able to take college courses through UTRGV if they plan to attend the Valley’s university. The two educational…

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Edinburg Chamber Welcomes New Membership Director

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Dulce Cortina

Dulce Cortina is the new director of membership for the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. She will work closely with chamber staff and the board of directors to expand and service more than 400 chamber members. Cortina demonstrates a strong commitment to leadership growth and training, having more than eight years of experience in management. “I am excited to be able to join the team and have a positive impact on…

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STC Leads Hispanic-Serving Institutes

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As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, South Texas College is celebrating both its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Rio Grande Valley and its place as a national role model for colleges across the nation.  STC, according to a study published in 2020 by Excelencia in Education, ranks third nationwide and first in Texas for enrolling and graduating Latinos. Ninety-five percent of STC’s student population identify as Hispanic. “Being…

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IMAS Accepting Member Art for Juried Show

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Members’ Juried Art Show

The International Museum of Art & Science will host its second annual Members’ Juried Art Show this October through the end of December. The exhibition will feature original artwork submitted by IMAS members by Sept. 28. “We are thrilled to be welcoming artwork from our IMAS members this year after an incredible response in 2021 for our first show. We had over 72 member artists submit over 100 artworks for…

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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Returns

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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, great kiskadee

Registration for the 29th annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is now open for the event taking place Nov. 9-13 at the Harlingen Convention Center. The festival includes field trips, seminars, a trade show, a silent auction, a raptor show, kids’ activities and family fun. A keynote speaker for the event is Christina Baal, the 2022 Bird of  the Year Artist for the American Birding Association. A wide array of…

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