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RGV Goes To D.C. As ‘One Force’

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Historic low levels of water at Falcon Lake were a topic of discussion from RGV leaders on a recent group visitor to Washington, D.C. (Courtesy)

Highlighting Daniel Silva’s two-year tenure as the chief executive officer of the Rio Grande Valley Partnership is his organization’s “one region, one voice” message. Silva’s predecessors also preached regional unity when it came to the Valley’s nearly 50 cities working more collaboratively when marketing and promoting the region. He has tried to intensify those efforts by having the many economic development corporations in the Valley band together under one regional flag…

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La Plaza Hosts Back-To-School Bash Saturday

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Back-to-School Bash

La Plaza Mall invites area families to a Back-To-School Bash on Aug. 3, featuring a fashion show and backpack giveaways. The bash comes one week before the state’s Tax-Free Weekend Aug. 9-11. The Back-To-School Bash will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand Court. Radio United will offer giveaways every 30 minutes, with prizes including tablets and Simon gift cards. The first 400 children will receive a…

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Pharr Launches Public Safety Sticker Program

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The City of Pharr has launched its Public Safety Sticker Program, a new initiative designed to enhance interactions between first responders and citizens with special needs such as autism, Alzheimer’s, diabetes or deafness. This program is part of the city’s commitment to ensuring a high level of customer service and safety for all residents. The Public Safety Sticker Program provides reflective stickers that can be placed on the rear window…

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McAllen Chamber Seeks Man & Woman of the Year

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The McAllen Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 69th annual Man & Woman of the Year Awards. Since 1955, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce has been honoring remarkable individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the City of McAllen through their exceptional service and volunteerism. Winners will be recognized during the Man & Woman of the Year Awards that will take place on Nov. 7 at…

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Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Exceeds 15.3 Million

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Construction in Texas saw the biggest climb in employment from May to June 2024 with 5,100 new jobs statewide.

After adding 49,100 people over the month, Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new high of 15,311,500 in June. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate registered at four percent, which is 0.1 percentage point below the national unemployment rate. The state’s seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment, which is estimated independently of the civilian labor force statistics and refers to the number of filled jobs within Texas, showed a decrease…

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Arbor Day Celebration Registration Now Open

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KMB Arbor Day Celebration

Registration is now open to bikers, walkers and runners for Keep McAllen Beautiful’s 13th annual Arbor Day Celebration taking place Nov. 2 at Westside Park. The run, bike, and walk event benefits everyone and helps KMB, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, increase awareness of the importance of planting and caring for trees in McAllen. The day will begin with a 25 mile/100K bike ride, 5K run, 10K run, a kids’ fun…

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DHR Health to Host Free Sports Medicine Seminar

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Sports Medicine

DHR Health, together with the Valley Athletic Trainers Association, hosts the second annual Texas Emergency Sports Medicine Seminar July 26-27 for individuals who work with student athletes of all ages. Taking place at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, 118 Paseo Del Prado, the event provides information and training on the latest guidelines and advancements in the sports medicine field. Several DHR Health physicians and special guest speakers from out…

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STC Continues to Host Free Summer Camps

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High school students participating in the STC Biology Technology summer camp, utilizing bunsen burners and isolated bacteria while practicing aseptic techniques.

IDEA Donna senior Christian Salinas was ecstatic to learn about the convenience of the Biology Technology camp taking place at the South Texas College Pecan campus, thanks to a $65,000 merit grant aimed at launching various no-cost summer camps for young students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “This summer, I looked into various summer camps, but I saw that the Biology Technology summer camp at…

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DHR Health Clinics Host Free Hiring Event

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DHR Health Clinics hiring

DHR Health Clinics are encouraging job seekers to attend their hiring event on July 15, which can open the door to the healthcare field. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance at 118 Paseo Del Prado. The event is free and open to the public. “There is a position for everyone at all levels of experience,” said Veronica Villarreal, DHR…

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BCIC Accepting Applications For StartUp Texas

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BCIC CEO Cori Pena makes a check presentation to one winner at a recent StartUp Texas event. (Courtesy)

The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is accepting applications for a new cohort for the StartUp Texas Emerging Industries Accelerator Program. The 12-week intensive program will start in August and is designed to equip innovative startups throughout the Rio Grande Valley with the necessary tools for growth. The program focuses on fostering forward-thinking solutions in various sectors such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and green energy. Since its inception in 2019,…

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