Category Archives: e-Brief Features

SBA Opens Small Business Week Awards Nominations

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Small Business Week Awards

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses, which make up 99 percent of all businesses in America, creates two out of every three new jobs, and employs about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3–9. “During National Small Business Week,…

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TSTC Names New Harlingen Provost

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Gina Cano-Monreal

Gina Cano-Monreal, Ph.D., is the new provost of Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus, effective July 29.  Cano-Monreal previously served as the college’s associate vice chancellor for instructional shared services, supporting TSTC’s 12 campuses across the state. In that role, the Harlingen native oversaw curriculum quality and alignment, instructional design and support, and instructional resources and solutions.  “TSTC is making significant investments to expand premier technical training in the Rio…

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STC Offering Free CPR Courses

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South Texas College Continuing Education is holding free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support and first aid with certification.

South Texas College Continuing Education is currently holding free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support and first aid classes with certification from the American Heart Association. Registration is now open to anyone in the community including health care professionals, police officers and community members who seek training that can help save lives in emergency situations. The free CPR courses are funded by a grant from Texas Mutual, which has been providing…

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Latina Leadership Conference Returns Sept. 4

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Latina Leadership Conference

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its annual Latina Leadership Conference on Sept. 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mission Event Center (200 N. Shary Road). This year’s theme, “Sí Se Puede,” sets an empowering tone for a day focused on Latina leadership, cultural celebration and professional growth. The event will feature keynote speaker Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS,…

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McAllen International Airport Elevates Travel Experience

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McAllen International Airport

McAllen International Airport is now offering Tap N’ Fly ticketless parking, a third TSA screening lane and the new MFE VIP Lounge. MFE is now the first commercial airport south of San Antonio to offer both a ticketless parking system and three TSA security screening lanes, reducing wait times and improving the security process for all passengers. “Investments in our infrastructure moves our city forward, which positions McAllen as a…

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Port of Brownsville Internships Build Bridges

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Summer interns Samuel Hinojosa, Pierce De La Cruz Grove and Antonio Gutierrez stand at Dock 15 at the Port of Brownsville, where they gained hands-on experience in maritime operations, finance and cargo services as part of the port’s commitment to workforce development. (Courtesy)

Looking over the turning basin from the Port of Brownsville’s Harbor Master’s Office, Maritime Business Administration major Samuel Hinojosa spent this summer preparing for his final semester at Texas A&M University – Galveston, as an intern gaining valuable hands-on experience in the maritime industry. Hinojosa was one of three college students selected to intern at the Port of Brownsville this summer as part of its ongoing workforce development efforts. Alongside…

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STC Professor to Serve on National Education Committee

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South Texas College Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Liza Veliz

South Texas College Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Liza Veliz has been appointed to serve on the Committee on Associate and Baccalaureate Education, a national-level committee under the American Psychological Association’s Board of Educational Affairs. Veliz will officially begin her term in January 2026, representing psychology faculty at two-year colleges nationwide. Her position comes from being nominated by colleagues from across the country recognizing her leadership, advocacy and commitment to…

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IMAS to Host Free Back to School Bash

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IMAS Back to School Bash

The International Museum of Art & Science invites families to celebrate the start of the school year at its annual Back to School Bash on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The family-friendly event offers free admission and a full day of interactive learning, creativity and community connection. Back to School Bash, supported by McAllen Public Utility, H-E-B Helping Here and Wonderful Citrus, will feature hands-on art and…

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Startup Texas Accelerator Accepting Emerging Industries Applications

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Emerging Industries Accelerator Program

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, in partnership with the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and the UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, is now accepting applications for the Startup Texas Accelerator Fall 2025 cohort. The accelerator helps early-stage startups refine their business models, access funding opportunities and build the connections necessary for growth in Brownsville. The program focuses on entrepreneurs in high-impact sectors such as cybersecurity, digital health, e-commerce, automation, environmental technology…

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46th Annual Collage Gala Set for Sept. 6

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IMAS Collage Gala

The International Museum of Art & Science will host its premier black-tie fundraiser, the 46th annual Collage Gala, on Sept. 6. IMAS will honor John Sharp, retiring chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, in recognition of his leadership and impact on education and public service throughout the Rio Grande Valley. “The Rio Grande Valley is a place we’re proud to call home, and IMAS represents the heart of what…

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