Category Archives: Industry

Pharr Police Collaborates On Operation Slow Down

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The City of Pharr Police Department, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, is conducting Operation Slow Down from July 14 through July 30. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance the enforcement of traffic safety-related laws, ultimately reducing the number of fatal and serious injury crashes. Operation Slow Down will involve increased enforcement efforts and public education campaigns to promote safer roadways. These efforts will emphasize…

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Texas State Parks Among the Nation’s Best

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Texas State Parks is competing against three other state park systems to receive 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. Presenters for the award are the National Recreation and Park Association along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. “I’m proud to have the hard work of our Texas State Park staff recognized for building one of the best state park systems in…

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Pharr Names Flores Assistant City Manager

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Jonathan B. Flores

The City of Pharr has named Jonathan B. Flores Ed.D. as its new assistant city manager. A native of Pharr, Flores has more than 22 years of diverse law enforcement experience. Since 2005, he has worked in various roles and assignments, including patrol, criminal investigations and major crimes. He also served as assistant city manager/chief of police for the City of Alton. “I am truly humbled and excited for the…

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Tips to Stay Safe During the Summer Heat

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With the soaring summer temperatures Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans enjoy time outdoors safely. Last year, 47 state parks reported 141 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since Jan. 1, 77 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 64 reported by this time last year. Here are the top seven heat hacks recommended for park visitors: Hydrate – It’s important to drink at least…

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McAllen Police Department Hiring Police Officers

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The City of McAllen Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer. Applicants must submit their applications to the City of McAllen Civil Service Department at McAllen City Hall (1300 Houston Ave.) no later than Aug. 9 by 5 p.m. Candidates can also obtain further information and the application form by visiting the City of McAllen’s website at www.mcallen.net/jobs or by contacting the Civil Service Department…

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Trading Tech World For Wine & SPI

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Yolanda Feldstein gave up a successful career in tech to pursue her small business dreams on South Padre Island.

Yolanda Feldstein’s two decades-long career in the technology and computing industry largely met her career aspirations. She had risen to management positions at a large San Antonio tech firm. There were no real reasons to look elsewhere for work opportunities other than the leisurely thoughts that drifted into her mind during visits to South Padre Island. The Island is where her husband Zack proposed to her. It has always been…

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National Vendor Finds Home In McAllen

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Bags checked? Done. Boarding pass and identification ready to show at the gate?  Yep. Cell phone? Check. A good book to read on the flight? Got it. Then you get through security, find a seat near your gate, and take out that book, only to realize you left your reading glasses at home. Airport concessions to the rescue. Travelers at the McAllen International Airport can find an assortment of reading glasses at…

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Platform Seeks To Boost Dialogue On Issues

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William Steele, Jorge Valenzuela and Jack Sawyer are collaborating on a startup company in Brownsville that seeks to connect citizens to their elected officials.

William Steele imagined a better way of communication beyond the chatter and noise of social media that vents anger but leads nowhere when it comes to solutions and collaboration. He began to form the outlines of a civic media platform that could link citizens to their elected officials in discussing and analyzing issues. Steele’s wishes soared with ambition and with an idealism he wanted to apply to a new kind…

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Gym Owner Connects To Fitness & Community

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Jason Martinez’s career in retailing was taking off in the early 2000s as the Mercedes native returned to the Rio Grande Valley with the recent opening of a Foley’s department store at La Plaza Mall. The McAllen mall went into another gear in that era after landing a big department store from a renowned regional chain with Houston roots. It was in those years that Martinez graduated with a business…

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McAllen Police To Host Citizens’ Police Academy

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The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its next Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 17 and running through Oct. 19, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday, from 6-9 p.m. This academy will be the 17th McAllen PD Citizens’ Police Academy. There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of age or older; must be able to attend all classes; work or reside…

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