Category Archives: e-Brief Features

RSTEF Makes South Texas Industry Ready

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RSTEF Grant Manager Rafael Tapia, RSTEF Board Treasurer/Secretary Miguel Nevarez, RSTEF Board Member Kelly Nassour, RSTEF Board Chairman Keith Patridge, RSTEF Board Member Walter Reyna and RSTEF CEO Adam Gonzalez.

The Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation has awarded $2.4 million to eight non-profit South Texas educational and workforce development organizations. The 501(c)3 nonprofit focuses on postsecondary education and workforce development to help residents attain vocational trade certifications and/or degrees for in-demand professions, thus improving the region’s economic conditions and quality of life. Receiving funding are South Texas College, Laredo College, Workforce Solutions, TAMIU, TSTC Harlingen, Texas A&M University…

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DHR Health Clinics Host Career Fair Event

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DHR Health Clinics job fair, doctor

DHR Health Clinics will host a career fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance (118 Paseo Del Prado). The event aims to connect talented individuals with a range of employment opportunities. “We are looking for individuals who share our passion and commitment to providing exceptional patient care,” said Veronica Villarreal, DHR Health chief ambulatory officer. “Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare professional…

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Brownsville ISD Announces Lone Finalist for Superintendent

e-Brief Features Education News Comments
Jesus H. Chavez

The Brownsville Independent School District has announced Brownsville ISD graduate Dr. Jesus H. Chavez as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of schools. The announcement comes after a thorough and extensive search process and listening to the community through various community town halls, student roundtable discussions, business and community stakeholder meetings, employee surveys and public comments. At the start of the search process, the board of trustees initially…

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VA Holds Free Drive-Thru Food Pantry for Veterans

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VA drive-thru food pantry

The Texas Valley Costal Bend VA will hold a free drive-thru food pantry for veterans on Feb. 22. The event takes place from 9-11 a.m., (or until supplies last, at the Harlingen Health Care Clinic at 2601 Veterans Drive. Eligible 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. Veterans are asked…

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Dad Changes Life Thanks to Daughter & VIDA

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George Ibarra and his daughter, Jevany.

According to the United States Census Bureau QuickFacts 2018-2022, in the four-county region of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties, an average of 67 percent of adults over the age of 25 hold a high-school diploma. A paltry average of 16 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher. While the financial burden of higher education — including tuition, books, room and board, tools and equipment, uniforms, transportation and child care…

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Registration Open for St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run & Walk

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The City of Pharr, in collaboration with the Pharr Parks & Recreation Department, invites the community to register and participate in the 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Walk & Run. This event for all ages takes place March 2 beginning at 8 a.m. The starting line will be located at 1000 South Fir Street, Pharr, TX 78577. Online registration is available. Registration is $5 for children up to 12…

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STC Makes Call for Youngsters’ Poems, Artwork

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STC Art & Memory Conference & Exhibition

Youth ages 6-18 throughout the Rio Grande Valley are invited to participate in the South Texas College 2024 Art & Memory Conference & Exhibition. The STC Library Art Gallery is collaborating with STC’s Philosophy, Art and English departments to organize a youth call for artwork and poetry that focuses on a significant experience or emotion from the artist’s childhood or teenage years. These submissions will be included in STC’s third…

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City of Pharr Awarded Grant to Address Brain Health

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The City of Pharr was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Association of County and City Health Officials for the Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map Strategists. The initiative will allow the City of Pharr to enhance its capacity to address cognitive health and dementia for the citizens of Pharr. Through this initiative, the City of Pharr will designate a part-time HBI Road Map Strategist, a systems change agent…

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Reminder of SBA Disaster Relief Deadline

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hail, disaster relief

City of McAllen Emergency Management officials are reminding businesses that the deadline to apply for disaster relief for damage related to the severe thunderstorm, large hail and straight-line winds of April 28, 2023 is fast approaching. The low-interest loans are available to businesses in Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Starr and Willacy counties. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience federal disaster loan for economic injury is…

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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at IMAS

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Guests participating in the fan painting activity at the Lunar New Year Festival at IMAS. (Courtesy)

The International Museum of Art & Science invites the public to the 12th annual Lunar New Year Festival on Jan. 27, celebrating the Year of the Dragon. The day-long event features traditional Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese crafts, games and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., patrons can discover the art of calligraphy, create a dragon puppet, and enjoy local eateries Snow Bite, Ulike Tea and Han’s Katsuya. Paper fan…

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