UTRGV and the City of Edinburg are hosting The Wall that Heals, a 375-foot-long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall now through April 23 at the Ebony Hills Golf Course. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund chose Edinburg as a stop on the 2023 national The Wall That Heals tour. It includes the three-quarter scale replica wall and a mobile Education Center exhibit that tells the story of the Vietnam War,…
Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV will host a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser “Derby at the Depot” on May 6, transporting guests to the world-famous horse race. Organizers say the event promises to be an exciting and entertaining afternoon. The fundraiser will feature a live screening of the Kentucky Derby, along with a silent auction, raffle and live music. Food and drinks, including traditional Mint Juleps, are on the menu. Attendees are encouraged to…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts a marketing workshop for local business owners on April 19. “Art of Marketing” covers various topics related to marketing, including the identification of target market, pricing strategy and more. Marivel Mata, Senior Business Advisor at the UTRGV SBDC, leads the workshop and will help businesses improve their marketing efforts. “We’re excited to offer this workshop to local business owners,” said Ronnie Larralde, executive director…
Edinburg is the state’s fifth fastest-growing city, a fact borne out by a drive around town in any direction. For Mayor Ramiro Garza, the surge in both brick-and-mortar development and street expansions is much appreciated. The former city manager and economic development director knows, however, that a city needs more than material growth to provide it with a sense of being and place. It’s why the mayor joined in recent…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce welcomes area leaders to attend its quarterly Public Affairs Luncheon on April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz will bring insight into her top priorities for the 118th Congressional Session. De La Cruz was sworn in on Jan. 7 and is the first Latina and first Republican to represent the 15th Congressional District of Texas in the United States House…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a lunch-time workshop with a focus on diversifying workforces in recruiting people with disabilities. Evelyn Cano co-founded the Disability Chamber of Commerce-RGV. She serves as the nonprofit organization’s president and presented the Jan. 19 workshop. She also serves on the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities. The governor appoints all 12 members with at least seven board members being persons with disabilities.…
Kimberly Avila had a college degree in hand, a bachelors in cognitive psychology, and worked in law offices and as a car sales manager among a variety of jobs tried. Nothing in those employment fields, or others she could think of, felt or sounded fulfilling. Avila then decided to go way outside of her comfort zone and venture into something her parents warned had little chance of being successful. Avila…
The Fiesta Edinburg Parade is returning for its Fiesta Edinburg annual event on March 4 and the public is invited to participate. The 10 a.m. parade is touted by organizers as a way to show support for Edinburg’s rich cultural heritage. This family-friendly event features colorful floats, music and costumes all celebrating the diverse community of Edinburg. The parade application deadline is Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. Entry fees are…
UTRGV will host its second National Manufacturing Expo and Exhibition, Feb. 16 and 17 on the Edinburg Campus. The event is geared toward middle, high school and college students as well as teachers and parents. The College of Engineering and Computer Science will host the two-day event to promote and cultivate public interests in manufacturing innovation and STEM. The event is possible with support from two national consortia – DoD I-DREAM4D and DOE CA2REERS. Jianzhi Li,…
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosts its second annual Winter Texan Casino Day on Feb. 17 at the Region One Service Center from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. More than 300 Winter Texans from across the Rio Grande Valley attend the annual event. With the purchase of a $7 ticket, attendees can expect live music from DRAFT Music, complimentary lunch, casino games and prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the…