Category Archives: Featured

McAllen to Honor Legendary Women

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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VIDA Helps Local Nurse Help Others

Melba Gutierrez

When friends told Weslaco resident Melba Gutierrez about the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement, she listened intently. At the time, financial struggles made it difficult for her to attend nursing school full time because she had to work to help with basic necessities for herself, her partner and their two daughters — a pre-teen and a teen. Gutierrez, in her early 40s and a first-generation college student, applied to…

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TPW Authorizes New Cameron County State Park

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently authorized the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to pursue acquisition of approximately 477 acres for a new state park in exchange for approximately 43 noncontiguous acres from Boca Chica State Park. “This is an exciting opportunity to acquire land that has been of interest to us and the conservation community for many years,” said TPWD Executive Director David Yoskowitz. “We look forward to working…

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Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship Accepting Applications

Pharr EDC Foundation Scholarship

The Pharr EDC Foundation’s scholarship application period is now open and accepting applications for students graduating in the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship was established to help students pursuing higher education at the vocational, trade, technical or any university level fund the tuition and get the skills they need to secure prosperous careers. Applicants must be Pharr residents and applications close on March 14 at 5 p.m. Candidates can visit…

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UTRGV Acquires H-E-B Park

UTRGV Stadium

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has acquired H-E-B Park, designating the venue as the primary home for the upcoming Vaqueros football program. The announcement came during a recent press conference at H-E-B Park, now to be referred to as UTRGV Stadium. Since 2017, the venue had served as the home of the Rio Grande Valley FC Toros of the United Soccer League. The organization ceased operations in December…

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Reading Turtle Offers Break From Online World

The number of independent bookstores like The Reading Turtle are on the rise in the United States.

Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda is known for making the rounds of her city and dropping in on locally-owned small businesses. In mid-January, she made such a visit to The Reading Turtle. In the mayor’s words, it’s “a cozy bookstore” and where she made a pact with her young son. “I’ve made a deal with my son,” Sepulveda wrote on her Harlingen mayor Facebook page. “Every time he completes a book,…

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Windsor Reveals Newly Renovated Facility

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Raymondville recently unveiled to the public its newly remodeled skilled facility at 1700 South Expressway 77.  The ceremony incorporated speeches from the administrator Joe Longoria, Regency Integrated Health Services Senior VP of Operations Matt Triplett, family members speaking highly of the facility and care provided to their loved ones, Mayor Gilbert Gonzales and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Elma Chavez. After the ceremony, guests…

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DHR Health Clinics Host Career Fair Event

DHR Health Clinics job fair, doctor

DHR Health Clinics will host a career fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance (118 Paseo Del Prado). The event aims to connect talented individuals with a range of employment opportunities. “We are looking for individuals who share our passion and commitment to providing exceptional patient care,” said Veronica Villarreal, DHR Health chief ambulatory officer. “Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare professional…

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Harlingen Receives $4.5 Million for Airport Terminal Program

Valley International Airport

The City of Harlingen is the recipient of a federal award of $4.5 million for the modernization of the Air Traffic Control Tower at Valley International Airport.  The ATP funds, allocated as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $1-billion distribution for Federal FY24, will be instrumental in the modernization and expansion of airport terminals and control towers, ensuring adherence to the most rigorous standards of safety, security and passenger service. …

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STC Administrator Named “Man of the Year”

Daniel Montez

South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Administrator Daniel Montez is the by the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. The honor recognizes Montez’s commitment and dedication to community service and leadership. Montez said that being honored in this way is validation that his 10 years of service to the community was always the right thing to do. “Being awarded as Man of the Year validates years of service…

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