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Hope Family Health Center Opens In Mid-Valley

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HOPE Mid-Valley Clinic

The Hope Family Health Center has expanded into to the Mid-Valley with the opening of the HOPE Mid-Valley Clinic in Weslaco on Jan. 23. HOPE offers free counseling services to the low-income, uninsured people in the Rio Grande Valley. HOPE’s counseling services treat depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. The center is possible with the help of the Knapp Community Care Foundation, which makes grant distributions to fund nonprofit organizations that impact,…

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STC Finance Team Receives Recognition

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STC financial reporting

For the 19th consecutive year, South Texas College was presented with one of the highest forms of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. The GFOA awarded STC with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2021 fiscal year Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. “The STC Board of Trustees and Administration are so proud of the recognition for…

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IMAS Hosts 11th Annual Lunar New Year Festival 

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IMAS Lunar New Year Festival

The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 11th annual Lunar New Year Festival on Jan. 29, complete with traditional Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese crafts, games and more. The 1-5 p.m. festival includes special performances and activities for visitors to soak in the cultural celebration that welcomes the arrival of spring. Performances include K-pop dancing by Illusion Dance Team, and “K-Stars” featuring Echo Effect and Levanter Dance Team. The…

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It’s Time For SPI Market Days

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Jan. 20-22 marks the first of two upcoming weekends for the 26th annual SPI Market Days at the South Padre Island Convention Center. The indoor shopping event features a large collection of artisans in one shopping location. Vendors are both local and from across the United States. Items include original art, handmade jewelry, gourmet food and drink mixes, health and beauty products, pet items, home decor and goods, custom hand-cut…

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Las Huellas Association Creates UTRGV Endowed Fund

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UTRGV has announced the Las Huellas Association Endowed Fund which benefits students in the university’s College of Sciences. The Las Huellas endowment – a gift in the amount of $500,000 – provides scholarships to students pursuing a wildlife habitat conservation career. Kelly Nassour, UTRGV executive vice president for Institutional Advancement, said the university greatly appreciates the gift from the Las Huellas Association. “The fund will impact our students, community and…

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McAllen ISD’s Aviation Program To Expand 

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McAllen ISD’s new aviation program for high school seniors took flight last fall and now the course of study will be expanding with the addition of more classes starting next school year. Starting in the fall, students will be able to take additional courses over a two-year period to give them in-depth training and more flying time as they earn a private pilot license and remote drone license through McAllen…

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VIDA Helps Spark Electrician’s Success

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Cain Ballesteros

After graduating from high school, McAllen resident Cain Ballesteros took the step many young people feel is expected of them; he enrolled in college. But after a year and a half, he realized college wasn’t for him.  Ballesteros tried to find his calling through a number of career paths, including certified nursing assistant, but none felt right. His dad, Arturo Ballesteros, a master electrician for over 40 years who manages…

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McAllen ISD Community Ready For Health Challenge

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McAllen ISD Superintendent J.A. Gonzalez

In a continuous effort to promote health and wellness, McAllen ISD is now participating in the annual It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. The district has finished at the top of the state standings in the Medium School District category each of the past two years. “On behalf of the administration and our school board, I’d like to encourage everybody to take part,” McAllen ISD Superintendent J.A. Gonzalez said. “We are…

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PONY Softball World Series Returns To McAllen

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A 2021 PONY Softball International World Series Travel Select Tournament - College Showcase team from Mexico at the event in Deer Park, Texas. (Courtesy, PONY Softball)

The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, Visit McAllen, McAllen Parks & Recreation, PONY and the McAllen Chamber of Commerce will hold a joint press conference Jan. 18, announcing the return of the PONY International Softball World Series to McAllen in July.  The Boys & Girls Club of McAllen has a long-standing relationship with Visit McAllen, McAllen Parks & Recreation, PONY and McAllen Chamber of Commerce through collaboration efforts in youth and community development. This…

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Edinburg Extends Boulevard of Heroes Banners Deadline

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Boulevard of Heroes Banners Program

The City of Edinburg has extended the date for submissions for the Boulevard of Heroes Banners Program. The new deadline for submissions is Jan. 15. The Boulevard of Heroes Banners Program is the City of Edinburg’s continued effort to honor and recognize Edinburg’s brave men and women who have served our country or are currently serving. Submissions must include a dress uniform photo and information of the veteran, which includes…

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