The City of McAllen is celebrating Christmas in July after announcing details of the 2022 presentation of the McAllen Holiday Parade which takes place Dec. 3. As a Christmas gift to the community, a special buy one, get one free promotion for VIP stadium tickets is available throughout July. The promotion is valid for tickets priced at $10 only with promo code JULY50. Tickets are available online or at the…
Money Magazine has named UTRGV a top college in its list of Best Colleges, which focuses on the overall value of education among the 2,400 four-year colleges it reviewed. UTRGV ranks third in Texas, right behind Texas A&M and UT Austin, and 76th in the country. Guy Bailey, UTRGV president, said being ranked alongside some of the top universities in Texas is a reflection of the college’s solid commitment to ensure…
Rosemond Moore, South Texas College associate professor of Business Administration is the college’s 2021 Faculty of the Year. Additionally, Lydia Bean, instructor of Education, is the eFaculty of the Year. The women’s honors came through a nomination and selection process by their peers. “This has been amazing because it comes from my colleagues and being recognized by those who do what we do day in and day out is really…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking candidates for the director of membership position. The membership director will prospect and locate qualified leads, sell new memberships and meet monthly sales goals. The position also requires processing of new member applications and ensuring new member engagement. Other responsibilities include developing interesting member programs, tracking member activity and regularly engaging with members to increase member retention. The membership director will also…
The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 43rd Collage Annual Gala on Aug. 27 at the museum. The IMAS will be honoring Juan and Diana Peña for their support of the museum and their passion for educational and learning experiences for children. The black-tie gala is back at the museum this year, taking place in a unique setting among art exhibitions. The evening includes silent and live auctions,…
Lemonade Day McAllen returns Oct. 29, allowing local kids to fulfill their dreams of being a business owner once again. The community-wide educational program teaches youth the entrepreneurial skills necessary to start, own and operate their own business via a lemonade stand. However, volunteers, mentors, customers and businesses who can provide a safe stand location are needed to make the day a success. The public can participate in a number…
The Brownsville Navigation District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a joint agreement on July 6 for Phase 2 of the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project. The agreement advances the project’s timeline to begin work on deepening the ship channel from 42 feet to 52 feet. This will result in significant navigational safety improvements for commercial shipping in South Texas. The BIH project will further increase the…
The Weslaco Museum is currently partnering with the Bullock Texas State History Museum for a powerful exhibition about human trafficking. “NOT ALONE: Working Together in the Fight Against Human Trafficking” will be on display until Oct. 1. The exhibit features projections of video testimonies of real-life survivors of sexual, labor, child and human trafficking. The Weslaco Museum feels that this exhibit is timely and expresses the dangers of being victimized.…
South Texas College recently hosted the Cámara Mexicana de la Industria de la Construcción delegation at its Institute for Advanced Manufacturing facility at the college’s Technology campus. CMIC delegates from Reynosa and the statewide chapter from Tamaulipas, Mexico gathered for a tour of the IAM campus. Here they got an inside look at what STC has to offer in terms of customized and hands-on training for their employees. STC recently…
The South Padre Chamber of Commerce is the recent recipient of two communications awards from the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives. The awards come in the Print and Electronic Publications, and Newsletter categories. Receiving the awards at the TCCE conference in Rockwall, Texas were chamber President/CEO Alita Bagley and Marketing Director Dianna Harvill. The chamber won first place for its 2022 Official Guide to South Padre Island in the Print…