The RGV Partnership Foundation is currently hosting its 36th annual Golf Tournament Raffle with ticket sales closing Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Among the prizes up for grabs with $20 entries are tickets to Dallas Cowboys games, YETI items, and a one-night stay with breakfast at Casa De Palmas. The Golf Tournament Raffle is an opportunity for individuals to win prizes while supporting the RGV Scholarship Foundation. By purchasing raffle…
McAllen is once again gearing up for its South Pole Illuminated Festival 2023, presented by H-E-B, which takes place Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. Kicking off the festival is the official McAllen Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. In an announcement this week, dignitaries, sponsors and community partners revealed the “festive magic” that will soon take over the McAllen Convention Center grounds. A multitude of attractions…
Texas’ labor market achieved new record highs in September in terms of the job count, number of people employed and number of people in the civilian labor force. Total nonfarm employment increased by 61,400 positions over the month to reach a 24th consecutive series-high level with 14,049,400 jobs and a 31st consecutive month of growth. Since Sept. 2022, employment grew by 435,800 positions as Texas’ annual growth rate of 3.2…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will honor Sam Saldivar and Sabrina Walker-Hernandez as its 2023 Man and Woman of the Year at its Installation & Awards Banquet on Nov. 8. The chamber will roll out the red carpet in celebration of their outstanding contributions at the Region One Service Center, located at 1900 West Schunior Street. Tickets are available online or by contacting the chamber at 956-383-4974 or information@edinburg.com. This…
The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show & Rodeo is billed as the region’s single largest event in drawing over 300,000 visitors to the yearly celebration. The 2024 edition is a special one in what RGV Livestock Show leadership is calling the event’s Diamond Anniversary. The 85th annual show will take place from March 7-17 of next year in Mercedes, its historical home and where it got started downtown in 1939.…
Christopher Hopkins is the new assistant director of the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. Hopkins now manages airside, landside, security, ground transportation and terminal operations for the airport. Hopkins brings more than 22 years of industry experience in aviation, security, business finance, contract negotiations and public safety. Most recently, he worked for Aviation Events & Consulting, a firm specializing in lease negotiations and business development of airport space. …
The International Museum of Art & Science has received a Cultural District Project grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts for Destination McAllen: Art, Culture, IMAS. The IMAS is partnering with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Decibel Communications to promote the McAllen Cultural District across the state of Texas. IMAS is currently requesting proposals for a public art project through Nov. 7. Artists may submit proposals for a…
Every month, VBR publishes a story about a current Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement participant or one who has already earned a certificate or degree, altering the trajectory of his or her life. This month, we feature Rhonda Diaz, who will graduate from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in December with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. “Before VIDA, I was attending college part time; with VIDA’s…
A virtual tour of the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport is now live online at flybrownsville.com. The 360-degree virtual tour allows the user to navigate the airport and become familiar with each facet of the terminal. Users can click on the image “Explore Our 3D 360° Tour” to tour the airport facility using a computer or cell phone. The function allows current and future travelers to explore the location of…
The International Museum of Art & Science is the first recipient of a $5,000 grant from the South Texas Chapter of the Corning Incorporated Foundation. Corning Connects will provide an opportunity for underserved school children from South Texas to visit the IMAS for transformative field experiences at the museum. With the support of Corning, student groups from area schools can visit at no cost for an IMAS educator-led, hands-on visit…