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BCIC Accepting Applications For StartUp Texas

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BCIC CEO Cori Pena makes a check presentation to one winner at a recent StartUp Texas event. (Courtesy)

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is accepting applications for a new cohort for the StartUp Texas Emerging Industries Accelerator Program. The 12-week intensive program will start in August and is designed to equip innovative startups throughout the Rio Grande Valley with the necessary tools for growth. The program focuses on fostering forward-thinking solutions in various sectors such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and green energy. Since its inception in 2019,…

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McAllen Passports Division Hosts Saturday Hours

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The City of McAllen Passports Division will be open for extended hours on July 13 and July 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The department is located at the City of McAllen Downtown Parking Garage, 221 South 15th Street. Note that each applicant must be present and must provide a valid form of identification with an identifiable photo and signature, proof of citizenship such as a certified…

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Future Nurse Is Fulfilling Dreams with VIDA

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Marisol Munoz

The second oldest of five girls, Marisol Munoz has always felt, and embraced, the responsibility to serve as a role model to her younger sisters. When she graduated from the Academy of Health Science Professions in La Joya ISD, Munoz felt the true weight of that responsibility. Daughter of immigrant parents. First-generation college student. The pressure was on. In high school, Munoz completed training as a certified nurse assistant and…

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McAllen Police to Host Citizens’ Police Academy

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McAllen Police Department (photo mcallen.net)

The McAllen Police Department is now accepting applications for its 18th Citizens’ Police Academy. Starting Aug. 15 and running through Oct. 16, the 10-week academy will meet every Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m.  There is no cost to apply and selected applicants must be 21 years of age or older; able to attend all classes; work or reside in McAllen; and turn in a completed application by July 26. “The…

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Play It Cool with Kid Heat Safety

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Summer is an excellent time for families to enjoy outdoor activities, create lasting memories and embrace the sunshine. But with Valley temperatures hitting triple digits, parents need to be extra careful that their little ones stay safe and comfortable in the heat. Dr. Cristel Escalona, board-certified pediatrician at UT Health RGV and associate professor of pediatrics at UTRGV School of Medicine, said being outdoors is essential for healthy baby development,…

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Rodriguez Appointed to TMRS State Board

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term to expire on Feb. 1, 2029. The board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible for providing a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than 800 Texas cities. Rodriguez is a former gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board…

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UTRGV Introduces Summer 2024 Grad Incentive

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This summer, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is offering a special incentive to incoming graduate students, aimed at jumpstarting their academic journey toward an advanced degree. The new Summer 2024 Grad Incentive will grant up to $2,000 toward the education of new students entering any academic program within the UTRGV Graduate College. This award, provided through grants or scholarships, is available on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are exhausted. To…

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Texas Labor Market Shows Steady Growth

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The Texas labor market maintained its momentum in March to reach a 36th consecutive month of positive annual growth and once again set new record-high levels for jobs, Texans employed and the civilian labor force. Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm job count increased to 14,115,700 after 19,100 jobs were added over the month in March, reflecting growth in 45 of the last 47 months. Texas also led the nation with…

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STC Hosts Public Safety and First Responders Expo

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Public Safety and First Responders Expo

South Texas College’s Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence will host its annual Public Safety and First Responders Expo on April 26, welcoming community members to explore career opportunities and academic pathways as first responders. Free and open to the public, more than 400 students from school districts across the Rio Grande Valley and community members are invited to the event, where a total of 40 local, state and federal…

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Port of Brownsville Business Park Lands First Tenant

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COSTEP CEO Adam Gonzalez, Westa Inc. CEO Zaur Kafkas, and Port of Brownsville Interim Director and CEO William Dietrich join Brownsville District Navigation District members Ralph Cowen, John Reed, Sergio Tito Lopez and John Wood.

The Port of Brownsville recently held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its first tenant at the Port of Brownsville Business Park, Westa Inc. The April 18 ceremony marked a significant milestone in the development of the port’s 118-acre business park. Westa Inc., a major player in the agricultural industry, will invest $20 million to establish a state-of-the-art wheat flour mill and wheat storage silos at the Port of Brownsville. The company…

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