Category Archives: e-Brief Features

Solis Mammography Opens in Brownsville

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Solis Mammography, the nation’s largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, is now operating out of Valley Regional Medical Center, expanding screening and diagnostic breast imaging services to Brownsville and the lower Rio Grande Valley region. Patients in the Brownsville and lower Rio Grande Valley communities may now experience the latest in innovative technology, including the integration of AI software with 3D mammography for greater accuracy and earlier-stage cancer detection.…

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Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Sets New Record

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Private Education

Texas’ civilian labor force achieved another new record high of 15,850,100 after adding 10,800 people over the month and marking 60 of 62 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 237,800 people. Texas added 198,300 jobs over the year for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.4 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.3 percentage points. The state had 14,329,200 total nonfarm jobs after…

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McAllen Celebrates Grand Opening of Camp McAllen

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Camp McAllen

The City of McAllen held a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 16 for Camp McAllen, a first-of-its-kind public campground offering residents and visitors immersive outdoor experiences, right in the heart of the city. Located at 8701 N. 23rd Street, just north of Frontera Road, the 20-acre site includes fishing docks, kayak launches, an archery range, walking and biking trails, and group camping spaces. Mayor Javier Villalobos, city commissioners and city…

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Squeeze the Day at Lemonade Day Weslaco

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Lemonade Day Weslaco

The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center hosts Lemonade Day Weslaco at the Isaac D. Rodriguez Park Weslaco (1200 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX) on July 19. From 5:30 to 8 p.m., the community’s young entrepreneurs will be selling lemonade via lemonade stands. The event also includes a selection of food vendors, entertainment and activities. Last year, Lemonade Day Weslaco earned participants over $10,000, all of which they…

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Local Mother Named Family Leader of the Year

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Maria Del Rosario Gazca with her family and the Region One ESC GEAR UP team on July 15 during the NCCEP/GEAR UP National Conference.

Representing Region One ESC GEAR UP and La Joya ISD’s Palmview High School, Maria Del Rosario Gazca, mother of sophomore Rosvelt Ortiz, was named GEAR UP Family Leader of the Year by the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships. According to the organization, the GEAR UP Family Leader of the Year is passionate and committed to the GEAR UP movement and the goal of ensuring that college access and…

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Shrimpers Welcome Season with New State Law

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At the Port of Brownsville, the Texas Shrimp Association has a reason to celebrate when both Texas and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico officially open for the shrimp season on July 15. After years of facing a flood of cheap, foreign shrimp imports, Texas shrimpers recently received support from state lawmakers. During the 89th legislative session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 823 requiring food service suppliers, wholesalers and distributors…

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Governor’s Small Business Summit Coming to Pharr

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Governor's Small Business Summit

The Governor’s Small Business Summit will make its way to Pharr on Aug. 7 to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs reach new heights. The summit connects attendees with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. The event offers a variety of sessions bringing together local, state and federal resource partners to provide key insights on critical business topics. The day also provides…

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BCIC Announces Space Accelerator Program

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Space Accelerator Program

The Brownsville Community Corporation has launched a new Space Accelerator Program in collaboration with the Space Foundation to support local startups and businesses with ties to the growing space economy. Through a partnership with Cameron County, the eight-week accelerator will equip a cohort of 8-10 companies with the tools, mentorship and resources needed to scale their ventures. Participants will also learn how to apply for federal funding, like SBIR/STTR grants,…

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Area Hospital Named a Best Place to Work in Healthcare

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Valley Regional Medical Center

Valley Regional Medical Center has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. “Being recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in Healthcare is a powerful testament to how these organizations value their people,” said Dan Peres, president of Modern Healthcare. “In a time of constant change and challenge, this year’s winners have shown a deep commitment to creating environments where…

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Port of Brownsville Receives Export Merit Award

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The Port of Brownsville has received the 19th annual Rodolfo Garza Export Merit Award from COMCE Noreste, recognizing the port’s performance building strong export partnerships with Mexico. The award was presented recently during COMCE Noreste’s 64th Ordinary General Assembly at the Industrial Club in Monterrey, Mexico. Accepting the honor on behalf of the port were William Dietrich, port director and CEO, and Guillermo Rico, director of Business Development and Marketing.…

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