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Turn the Page with the Texas America250 Reading Challenge

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Texas America250 Reading Challenge

The McAllen Public Library invites readers of all ages to participate in the Texas America250 Reading Challenge, a statewide initiative led by the Texas State Library & Archives Commission and the Texas Center for the Book. The challenge encourages Texans to explore history, learning and service as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Participants may log 2,500 minutes of qualifying activities to be part of the challenge. These minutes include…

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Causeway Run & Walk Registration Now Open

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Causeway Run & Walk

Registration is now open for the 42nd annual Causeway Run & Walk taking place on April 11. Thousands of runners and walkers will take on a journey across the Queen Isabella Causeway with sunrise views. The race is available as a timed 10K, as well as a timed and untimed 5K. Participants may run, walk or jog the route from the Port Isabel Event & Cultural Center to the Beach Waterpark…

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Women of Distinction Nominations Close Soon

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RGV HCC Board of Directors

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be closing nominations for its Women of Distinction Awards on Jan. 16. Nominations categories include: STEM and digital innovation, environmental and agricultural achievement, emerging leader, media and journalism, community and social leadership, justice and legal advocacy, educational innovation, healthcare champion, diversity and inclusion, and financial leadership. The awards will be presented on March 5 at the 2026 Hats Off to Women…

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BCIC Starts eBridge Business Academy Jan. 13

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eBridge Business Academy

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation will launch a cohort of its eBridge Business Academy, a rebrand of its Blueprint Business Program, on Jan. 13. The business fundamentals course for entrepreneurs and early-stage small business owners will run through Feb. 24 and will be taught in Spanish. With more than 350 graduates to date, the program helps participants strengthen core business skills and apply practical tools to improve how they plan,…

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RGV LEAD Launches S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge

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RGV LEAD

RGV LEAD, in partnership with Career Bridge, officially launches its S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge on Jan. 14. The regional initiative focuses on providing continued support, engagement and real-world entrepreneurial learning opportunities for students across the Rio Grande Valley. The S3 Entrepreneurship Challenge Kickoff and Informational Session will take place virtually via Zoom from 8-10 a.m. This session will introduce participating school districts, students, educators and community stakeholders to the program framework,…

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MFE Team Honored by United Airlines

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McAllen International Airport opened in the mid-1990s and its growth in passenger traffic has led to a study looking at facility expansion. (Courtesy)

United Airlines has awarded AGI, the ground handling team operating at McAllen International Airport, with its Gold Safety Excellence Award, recognizing AGI’s outstanding commitment to safety in all aspects of its airport operations. “Safety is universal, and safety culture is something that’s hard to build and easy to lose,” said Marlon Suarez Garcia, senior manager-Line Stations Safety and Regulatory Compliance for United Airlines. “Safety culture is a feeling — and…

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UTRGV Recognizes BCIC’s eBridge Partnership

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BCIC

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is one of 13 organizations recently recognized with UTRGV’s Community Partner Recognition Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. The recognition is connected to UTRGV’s Carnegie Community Engagement Reclassification work and highlights partners whose collaboration supports community engagement across the Valley. BCIC’s recognition reflects its long-running partnership with UTRGV’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center. Together, BCIC and UTRGV ECC operate the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization…

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STC to Launch AI Community Course

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In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence. T

In the new year, South Texas College is introducing a new community course – Essentials of AI, or artificial intelligence. The course, beginning Jan. 20 through STC’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development, is an entry-level introduction to AI. Faculty from STC’s Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics Technology and Cybersecurity programs will teach the course. Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs and Economic Development Anahid Petrosian said for the last two…

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UTRGV Breaks Ground on Port Isabel Research Facility

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Marine Ecosystems Research Facility groundbreaking

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the Marine Ecosystems Research Facility, marking the start of construction on a $21.5 million coastal research center that will expand the university’s capacity in marine and environmental sciences. The project was approved earlier this year by The University of Texas System Board of Regents and will be constructed at 905 S. Garcia Street in Port Isabel. The 14,500-square-foot…

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BPUB Director Elected to ERCOT Subcommittee

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Cory Carswell

Cory Carswell, director of Power Supply and Market Operations for the Brownsville Public Utilities Board, has been elected to represent municipally owned utilities on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Wholesale Market Subcommittee. The Wholesale Market Subcommittee is a voting body that reports to ERCOT’s Technical Advisory Committee, which in turn advises the ERCOT board of directors. WMS plays a critical role in shaping market rules and reviewing key issues…

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