At a regular board meeting last week, the Brownsville Navigation District Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint William Dietrich as port director and CEO. Dietrich becomes the ninth port director and CEO in the port’s 88-year history. In December, the BND Board named Dietrich interim port director and CEO while the navigation district conducted a national search for a new port director and CEO. “I would like to congratulate…
The International Museum of Art & Science will hold its Back to School Bash on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring hands-on art and science activities, Starlab Planetarium presentations, community tables, food vendors and opportunities to receive school supplies while items last. Visitors will be able to explore museum areas including Water Journey, MPU BioZone, Science On a Sphere exhibit theater, H-E-B Seed to Table play exhibit…
Parenting happens to be one of the most difficult jobs of all. Single parenting increases that difficulty exponentially. The story of Maria Quintana exemplifies this, but her story is also one of triumph. Quintana has two young children. Unemployed, she received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for her and her children’s meals. Homeless, she and her children stayed with a friend three days a week. They then lived in her…
DHR Health Clinics hosts its Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 10, providing a morning of helping families prepare their children for a successful school year. The event will take place from 9-11 a.m. n the parking lot of the DHR Health Medical Office Building, 1100 East Dove Avenue in McAllen. The event is free and open to the public. “Our Back-to-School Bash is our way of giving back to the community…
The Texas Valley Costal Bend VA will host a drive-thru food distribution for veterans and their families at the Harlingen Health Care Clinic on Aug. 15. The event begins at 9 a.m. and continues until supplies are exhausted. Veterans must be enrolled in health care at the VA Texas Valley Costal Bend Health Care System and present a valid VA identification card to confirm their veteran status. VA asks veterans to remain in…
H-E-B recently announced its finalists for the 11th annual Quest for Texas Best competition and representing the Border Region is La Pale Frozen Fruit Bar. Owners Daisy and Gerardo Alcazar will join nine other Texas-based finalists in the coming days in Dallas, competing for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and a chance at placement on H-E-B’s shelves. Launched in 2019, Gerardo and Daisy Alcazar embraced a family tradition of…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for a new board member to join the organization. The position is an opportunity for business professionals who are eager to make a positive impact in their community. “We are seeking dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about serving their community and effectively serving our 500+ business members,” stated Ronnie Larralde, executive director of the Edinburg Chamber. Board members are required to…
La Plaza Mall invites area families to a Back-To-School Bash on Aug. 3, featuring a fashion show and backpack giveaways. The bash comes one week before the state’s Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 9-11. The Back-To-School Bash will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand Court. Radio United will offer giveaways every 30 minutes, with prizes including tablets and Simon gift cards. The first 400 children will receive a…
The City of Pharr has launched its Public Safety Sticker Program, a new initiative designed to enhance interactions between first responders and citizens with special needs such as autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes or deafness. This program is part of the city’s commitment to ensuring a high level of customer service and safety for all residents. The Public Safety Sticker Program provides reflective stickers that can be placed on the rear window…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 69th annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards. Since 1955, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce has been honoring remarkable individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the City of McAllen through their exceptional service and volunteerism. Winners will be recognized during the Man & Woman of the Year Awards that will take place on Nov. 7 at…