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UTRGV Hosts Latina THRIVE Summit

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STEM, woman scientist

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will host the “Latina THRIVE Summit” for college faculty and administrators on May 18-19 on South Padre Island. This year’s summit at the Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island will focus on the THRIVE (The Healthy DepaRtment Initiative for InclusiVe Excellence) Partnership. With the support of the National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program, THRIVE seeks to remedy gender inequity in academic STEM careers. Marci…

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Friends of Quinta Mazatlan Honors Guy Bailey

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On April 20, the Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will host Moon over Mazatlan, Noche De Flamenco, at the urban sanctuary in McAllen. The evening celebrates its 17th anniversary and works to raise funds for the Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlan. This year, Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will honor an individual promoting and advancing the educational goals of the Center, Guy Bailey, president of the University of Texas Rio…

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South Texas All Hazards Conference Coming March 22-23

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South Texas All Hazards Conference

The ninth annual South Texas All Hazards Conference takes place March 22-23 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center and McAllen Convention Center.  As the second largest training conference of its kind in Texas, STAHC and is the only conference offered at no charge to invited participants. Organizers expect more than 3,000 individuals from public health, public safety, public works, incident and emergency management, law enforcement, and educational institutions to attend.…

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UTRGV Celebrating The Arts With FESTIBA

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UTRGV's FESTIBA 2023 will culminate with a mariachi conference with Mariachi Sol De México de José Hernandez.

UTRGV is bringing the joy and wonder of literacy to the community with its annual Festival of International Books & Arts through March 5. The educational and entertaining event promotes literacy and appreciation of reading for all ages. Dahlia Guerra, special assistant to the dean of the College Fine Arts at UTRGV assistant vice president for Public Art & Special Projects, said each year the festival has a new theme. “We…

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Shop The Island To Win

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Shop the Island, Christmas presents

South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce‘s “Shop the Island” initiative is back through Dec. 20. For every $20 spent with any Island businesses, shoppers may register for a $500 shopping spree. Every dollar spent locally also ensures a healthy and growing South Padre Island economy. Original receipts may be dropped off at the following SPI Chamber member businesses: Padre Island Brewing Co. Renee’s of South Padre Ship Shape Sea Turtle…

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McAllen Chamber Hosts GoodPitch Competition

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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts its GoodPitch Competition Nov. 17 with a first-place cash prize of $250. The competition gives participants an opportunity to polish and/or prepare two-minute elevator speeches to a potential business opportunity. GoodPitch simulates the real-world process of promoting, selling or soliciting buy-into an idea, product, service or request. The judges will qualify the capacity of the speaker depending on how well the speaker takes them…

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Ediburg Night of Lights Parade Accepting Entries

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg are now accepting participation applications for its annual Night of Lights Parade. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Edinburg Downtown District. Organizations, schools, marching groups, businesses and community groups must submit a Night of Lights Parade entry by Nov. 19. The city and chamber encourage all entries to participate in this year’s theme “Rocking Around The Christmas…

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It’s National Veterans Small Business Week

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National Veteran Small Business Week

The U.S. Small Business Administration is celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and resilience of veteran small business owners during National Veterans Small Business Week now through Nov. 5. “National Veterans Small Business Week is a time to honor the service and celebrate the impact of our nearly 1.8 million veteran entrepreneurs who are a driving force in our economy, generating approximately $1 trillion annually and employing nearly 4 million people,” said SBA Administrator Isabella…

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Texas Southmost College Celebrates 95 Years

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Texas Southmost College

Texas Southmost College will celebrate 95 years of service to the Lower Rio Grande Valley with a free community event Oct. 30 at the TSC Performing Arts Center. The TSC Board of Trustees will treat guests to food, live music and a fireworks show from 5:30-8:30 p.m.    TSC Board of Trustee Chair and TSC alumnus Ruben Herrera said the event will celebrate the milestones of the past 95 years as…

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Edinburg Announces 2021 Man and Woman of the Year

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce's 2021 Man and Woman of the Year Hiren Govind and Dr. Marissa I. Gomez-Martinez.

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce recently announced the recipients of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2021 Man and Woman of the Year, Outstanding Leadership Award, and Ambassador of the Year. The chamber will recognize these honorees at its Installation & Awards Banquet tomorrow, Oct. 14. The Man and Woman of the Year recognition has been a highly anticipated tradition in the Edinburg community for more than 20 years. This year’s…

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