Category Archives: Giving Back

Lone Star National Bank is currently hosting its annual Toy Drive, a community-driven initiative designed to bring joy and holiday cheer to children across the local communities. Through Dec. 12, employees, customers and community members may contribute via collection boxes at all Lone Star National Bank locations. The Annual Toy Drive has become a hallmark of LSNB’s dedication to social responsibility. This year’s donations will support CASA of Hidalgo County,…

Lone Star National Bank Hosting School Drive

July 3, 2025

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Lone Star National Bank’s annual Back to School Drive has begun and community members are welcome to participate by dropping off supplies at local banking centers. The drive has been taking place for more than 15 years at LSNB and will run from now through July 23. With support from employees, customers and community partners, the drive provides essential school supplies to children in need across South Texas, ensuring they…

Port of Brownsville Honors High School Graduates

June 19, 2025

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The Brownsville Navigation District has awarded 34 graduating high school seniors the 2025 Port of Brownsville Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, community service and leadership. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship upon enrollment at a college, university or technical school. Students were selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, community engagement, work experience and a personal essay. Recipients represent 17 public and private high schools within the navigation district.…

Los Pinos Hardware Helps Local Cancer Patients

October 17, 2024

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For the third consecutive year, Los Pinos Hardware is giving a portion of its October sales to the Renaissance Cancer Foundation in support of breast cancer awareness. Since their campaign’s inception, Los Pinos Hardware has raised over $30,000 for the Edinburg-based charity. The Renaissance Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization who, since 2008, has provided financial assistance to underserved cancer patients in the Rio Grande Valley. “Once again we are…

STC Starr County Campus Gives Gifts to Foster Children

December 24, 2023

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Students, staff and faculty at South Texas College’s Starr County campus have all come together to make Christmas a little brighter for children in the foster care system. STC, in partnership with the Starr County Child Welfare Board, collected over 108 gifts this season for children, enough so they get at least three gifts each, through an annual toy drive created by the college’s Counseling and Student Accessibility Office. The…

STC Students Help Veteran in Need for Veterans Day

November 15, 2023

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More than 50 students with South Texas College’s Construction Supervision program came together to help a veteran in need for Veterans Day. STC recently joined with Armored Painting, a local and veteran-owned company, to paint the home of Air Force veteran Raudel Moreno as part of the company’s Operation Veteran Paint Project. Along with helping veterans in the community, owners with Armored Painting, who are also STC graduates, say the…

Lone Star National Bank Hosts Food Drive

November 14, 2023

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Lone Star National Bank is hosting its 14th annual Food Drive through Nov. 17. The community-driven initiative aims to combat hunger in local communities. The annual food drive has become a hallmark of Lone Star National Bank’s commitment to social responsibility, and this year’s event looks to be more impactful than ever. “Our employees look forward to expanding efforts to bless more families during the 2023 holiday season,” said Lone…

Salvation Army Red Kettles Return

November 9, 2023

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The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign will soon be back in Harlingen, ushering in the festive spirit of Christmas. The Red Kettle Campaign is The Salvation Army’s primary fundraising initiative, providing programs and services throughout the year, including food assistance programs, shelter for people experiencing homelessness, emergency financial assistance, youth programs and disaster response. “From its humble origins in 1891 when a Salvation Army Captain used a crab pot…

UTRGV Health Services Donates PPE to Animal Society

October 16, 2023

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UTRGV Health Services recently donated 20 pallets worth of personal protective equipment to Palm Valley Animal Society. The PPE includes disposable gowns, face shields, N95 particulate respirators and hand sanitation wipes. The donation also includes gallons of vital oxide, which Palm Valley can use as disinfectant cleaner, mold and mildew killer and odor eliminator. “We are so thankful to UTRGV for being lifesavers,” said Adriana Gonzales, a member of the…

IMAS Visionary Members Pay it Forward

May 16, 2023

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