Situated along one of our nation’s most prominent international trade corridors, the Rio Grande Valley and its workforce have helped the state of Texas maintain its position as the nation’s number one exporter — a title that the state has proudly held for 18 consecutive years — and something the Rio Grande Valley Partnership is committed to continuing. As I embark on my new journey serving as the CEO of…
Innovation Arts & Entertainment recently announced the return of Broadway in McAllen, consisting of topflight, live stage entertainment based at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Broadway in McAllen brings the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York, including for the nine-time Tony Award Winning Best Musical “The Book of Mormon.” The season includes: Postmodern Jukebox – Nov. 27 On Your Feet – Dec. 12 Illusionists Magic of the Holidays…
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas recently honored Lone Star National Bank of McAllen with two Best of Community Banking Awards. Lone Star National Bank received a Gold Eagle award for its “Secret Teller” bank culture entry and a Gold Eagle award for its “Cowboy Cash Saving Habits” financial literacy entry. The Secret Teller program’s inspiration comes from Lone Star National Bank’s values as a company. Secret Teller features the…
Dr. Sarajini Bose of Ashley Pediatrics Day and Night Clinic, was named the 2022 Outstanding Community Partner by the Office of the Governor. Dr. Ashley Bose, family medicine doctor at Ashley Pediatrics, accepted the award on behalf of the clinic recently at the Governor’s Small Business Series event on South Padre Island. Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, nominated Ashley Pediatrics and Bose for the award.…
Mario Lizcano, administrator of Corporate Affairs at DHR Health, is the new president of the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Lizcano’s term began on Oct. 1 with him succeeding Michael Williamson, current executive vice president of commercial lending at Texas National Bank. Lizcano’s service to the chamber includes being a Chamber Ambassador beginning in 2007 and serving on the board 2015. Lizcano currently serves on the Texas Commission…
The City of McAllen Environmental Health and Code Enforcement Department is looking for a few good citizens via its Citizens Code Academy to help clean up their neighborhood. The three-week academy seeks to promote clean and safe neighborhoods through community empowerment and action by creating and maintaining strong partnerships between citizens’ organizations and Code Compliance Services. Attendees will learn about various subjects such as the department’s organizational structure, premise violations…
After a two-year hiatus, Living History Day is back on Oct. 8 at Texas Southmost College’s Fort Brown Campus in Brownsville. The lawn and grounds of the college’s Performing Arts Center will serve as a backdrop for a morning of family-friendly activities, historical reenactments and more unique ways to experience history. History instructors Dirk Yarker and Rob Ramaker are the principal organizers of the event, bringing people young and old enjoying…
The International Museum of Art & Science kicks off its seasonal programming with Día de los Muertos Festival presented by H-E-B Helping Here and Market at the museum on Oct. 9 from 1-5 p.m. Visitors can join a guided tour of the Mexican & Latin American Folk Art exhibition and view community altares. Art activities include candle painting, monarch masks and paper flowers. Traditional sugar skull decorating is also available…
The headlines and buzz in recent years when it comes to higher education has been focused on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and South Texas College. In Brownsville, the oldest college in the Valley has been quietly and steadily building momentum of its own. Texas Southmost College was established in 1926. Some of its programs and offices are based out of historic Fort Brown buildings that date back…
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…