Category Archives: e-Brief Features

Edinburg Chamber Accepting Man & Woman of the Year Nominations

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The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Man & Woman of the Year Award. The winners will receive recognition at the 90th annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 16. Each year, the Edinburg Chamber organizes a committee that appoints a man and a woman as the award winners. The selected individuals must excel in professional and civic commitment within the community of Edinburg. Nomination…

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Fueling A Future With VIDA

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Sergio Rodriguez Jr.

In his article, “Omne Trium Perfectum: Three May really be the charm,” in the July/August 2019 issue of Modern Aesthetics, Dr. Steve Dayan wrote, “In Kabbala philosophy, the number three signifies harmony. To the Chinese, the number three is considered lucky. And in Christian lore, the number three represents divine wholeness, completeness, and perfection, hence the Latin phrase Omne Trium Perfectum: everything that is three is perfect.” For Harlingen resident…

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Island’s New CVB Director Sees Growth Ahead

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Blake Henry brings a national perspective and background as the new director of the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Blake Henry’s career has taken him around the country as a hospitality industry veteran who has now located to South Padre Island.  Henry is the new director of the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau who is looking forward to the planned renovation of the CVB’s main venue. It is a key piece of his plans to raise national awareness of SPI. The Island’s brand is strong instate as…

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U.S. Grant Will Help Weslaco Expand Industrial Park

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Weslaco's industrial parks are now a focal point for storing and shipping Mexican produce and other agricultural products to many U.S. markets.

Weslaco’s Mid Valley International Industrial Park is the recipient of a $1.5-million federal grant to expand opportunities for commercial, cold storage and warehousing businesses. The industrial park has seen significant growth in recent years, especially with companies involved in cold storage and shipment of produce from Mexico, as well as other agricultural commodities like cotton. The federal grant to Weslaco comes from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration. The…

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TPWD And Hidalgo Expand Fishing Opportunities

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The City of Hidalgo, using grant funding provided through a partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, has completed a series of projects to improve fish habitat and fishing access at Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Channel. The site is directly adjacent to the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center. This project is one of 21 receiving funds through the Habitat and Angler Access Program. The initiative began in 2021…

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McAllen Selects Local Firm For Bridge Construction

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The Anzalduas Bridge (photo U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

The McAllen City Commission approved an award of contract to Wilson Construction Company of McAllen on Monday for the construction of new inbound and outbound commercial facilities and related paving improvements at the Anzalduas International Bridge. The contract is for $81.8 million, with a contract time of 320 days, approximately 11 months. The funding source for the project is a $63 million loan from the North American Development Bank and…

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TSC Paralegal Studies Program Earns National Rating 

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Texas Southmost College officials, faculty and Paralegal Advisory Committee members pose during the Social Hour for Justice event on June 28. (photo TSC)

The Texas Southmost College Paralegal Studies Program was recently named an American Bar Association approved program on Aug. 8. It is now one of only 11 Texas institutions of higher education to hold the prestigious designation. Kevin C. O’Malley serves as Paralegal Studies Program coordinator and Paralegal Studies professor. He believes that this lengthy process was worth it due of the quality of students who come through the program. “These…

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Island Museum To Display Coastal History

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Artist rendering of the new Historical Museum of South Padre Island (courtesy)

The city of South Padre Island will see the building of its long-awaited historical museum after being awarded a $1.5-million federal grant via funds from the American Rescue Plan.  The grant will go through the Economic Development Administration and will be matched with $375,00 in local funds. It is expected to generate $1.2 million in private investment. City leaders hope the new museum will be open by summer 2023. Community…

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Silva Takes Top Leadership Spot At RGV Partnership

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Daniel Silva

The Rio Grande Valley Partnership has a new president and chief executive officer, and the new leader is a familiar face in the region’s economic development circles. Daniel Silva started as the Partnership’s new chief executive last week after an over three-year stint in the same role with the Mission Economic Development Corporation. Silva had a 15-years-plus stay with the Mission EDC, working his way up to the top spot.…

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Gulf Stream Marine Receives Safety Award

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The Gulf Stream Marine terminal at the Port of Brownsville has been recognized by LOGISTEC Stevedoring with its Mitchell Daudier Health and Safety Award for 2021. The recipients of this award receives the recognition for their demonstration of leadership, continuous improvement and advocacy of health and safety in the workplace. Gulf Stream Marine is one of three stevedoring companies at the Port of Brownsville. It includes a team of more than…

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