Category Archives: e-Brief Features

Texas Conference for Employers Coming to Mission

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Texas Conference for Employers

The Texas Workforce Commission has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Texas Conference for Employers series, with a stop coming to Mission on Feb. 21. Sponsored by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, the TCE series provides businesses with a wealth of resources. Attendees can learn about the latest employment laws, earn education credits, network with their peers and speak with employment attorneys. The TCE offers practical,…

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STC Dual Credit Receives National Representation

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Rebecca De Leon

South Texas College Associate Vice President of Dual Credit Programs and School District Partnerships Rebecca De Leon is making history as the first from STC to be appointed as president-elect on the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships board of directors. “This was unexpected. I’m still taking it all in, but it is exciting and I’m honored. It could not have come at a better time, as we kickoff 25…

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TPA Releases New Economic Impact Study

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Port of Brownsville

Texas ports contribute more than $713.9 billion in economic activity for the state accounting for 28 percent of Texas’ gross domestic product, further advancing ports as a catalyst for state economic growth and job generation, according to a recent economic impact study by the Texas Ports Association. TPA’s most recent economic impact study was conducted by Martin & Associates, using data from fiscal year 2023. Since the association’s last report,…

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STC Trustee Honored as Business Woman of the Year

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Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar

South Texas College Trustee Dalinda Gonzalez-Alcantar was honored this year as the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber Business Woman of the Year for her role as chief executive officer of the McAllen Boys and Girls Club. “I was super shocked and then immediately pleased because it’s been less than 20 years since social entrepreneurship has been clearly defined and embraced by the business community,” she said. “It’s a blessing to…

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Chamber Organizes Brownsville Day at the Capitol

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The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosted Senator-Elect Adam Hinojosa on Dec. 20, discussing priorities for the upcoming Brownsville Day at the Capitol. (Courtesy)

The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting Brownsville Day at the Capitol in Austin from Jan. 28-30. The two-day event offers an opportunity to represent Brownsville and advocate for key issues impacting the community while also engaging with Texas legislators and state officials. Topics of interest and priority include water advocacy, infrastructure development, transportation and healthcare. Attendees of Brownsville Day at the Capitol will not only connect…

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ADDY Award Submissions Open Until Jan. 9

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AAF RGV board members Flower Guerrero, Dr. Kimberly Selber, A.B. Barrera, Lynda Lopez, Maria Alvarez and Sally Fraustro Guerra at the 2024 ADDY American Advertising Awards. (Courtesy)

The American Advertising Federation Rio Grande Valley is now accepting student and professional entries for the American Advertising Awards, home of the ADDY Award. Regular entries are accepted through Jan. 8. Jan. 9 submissions will be accepted with a late-entry fee. The ADDY Award is one of the industry’s largest creative competitions, attracting nearly 35,000 professional and student entries each year through competitions offered through local AAF clubs. The mission…

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National Honor Highlights UTRGV eBridge Center

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Veronica Gonzales, senior vice president of Governmental and Community Relations, at the 2023 opening of the eBridge Center. (Photo David Pike, UTRGV)

 The UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center has earned the University Economic Development Association Award of Excellence in the Engaged University category. The recognition highlights the ECC’s eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization in partnership with the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation. The prestigious award acknowledges the ECC’s eBridge network, dedicated to economic development, innovation and community collaboration through various programs and initiatives. “The UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center plays a vital role in Brownsville and the lower Rio Grande Valley by…

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Texas Wildlife Photo Contest Offers $40,000 in Prizes

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Wildlife in Focus

Wildlife in Focus is expanding its popular photo contest statewide in 2025 and is offering a record $40,000 in prize packages. The goal of the competition is to promote wildlife habitat conservation and to create a visual record of the beauty of native Texas land and wildlife. The prize-winning photos will be part of a coffee table book and also be of use in WIF’s educational outreach program for children…

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VA Holds Free Food Drive-Thrus for Veterans

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Food drive-thru

VA will be hosting free food drive-thrus for veterans and their families Dec. 19 in Harlingen and Jan. 16 in McAllen. The drives are part of VA’s work to eliminate food insecurity among veterans and their families. The Harlingen drive will take place from 9-11 a.m. (or while supplies last) at Harlingen VA Health Care Center, 2601 Veterans Drive. The McAllen VA Clinic at 901 East Hackberry Avenue will host the…

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Port of Brownsville Breaks Ground on Channel Deepening

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The Brownsville Navigation District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 6 for Phase 2 of the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project. The project will deepen the 17-mile-long Brownsville Ship Channel from 42 feet to 52 feet, improving navigational safety and enabling larger commercial vessels to access South Texas. “The Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project is paramount to the Port of Brownsville’s…

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