The International Museum of Art & Science will hold its Back to School Bash on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring hands-on art and science activities, Starlab Planetarium presentations, community tables, food vendors and opportunities to receive school supplies while items last. Visitors will be able to explore museum areas including Water Journey, MPU BioZone, Science On a Sphere exhibit theater, H-E-B Seed to Table play exhibit…
DHR Health Clinics hosts its Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 10, providing a morning of helping families prepare their children for a successful school year. The event will take place from 9-11 a.m. n the parking lot of the DHR Health Medical Office Building, 1100 East Dove Avenue in McAllen. The event is free and open to the public. “Our Back-to-School Bash is our way of giving back to the community…
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts the members-only Link Up on Aug. 13, creating an opportunity for members to connect and promote their businesses. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP by calling 956-682-2871, ext. 124, or via email to membership@mcallenchamber.com.
Sonia Marroquin contemplated naming her ice cream shop the Golden Spoon or Golden Scoop. She also seriously considered investing in a franchise. The shop she envisioned had its own vibe so Marroquin decided to go to school instead – the ice cream school. This wasn’t Marroquin’s first trip to school. She earned her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at San Antonio before gaining acceptance into the highly competitive…
McAllen’s ongoing efforts to grow more trees within its urban landscape got a significant boost recently with the Texas A&M Forest Service awarding the local school district a $2.7 million grant. The grant will benefit seven elementary schools that are part of the McAllen Independent School District. Each campus will receive $390,000 to purchase and plant trees over the next three years from the $2,730,000 grant. A key goal at…
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…
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…
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 14 for its monthly installment of 1 Million Cups. The local monthly offering is part of a free, national program designed to educate, engage and contact entrepreneurs. This program encourages entrepreneurs to discover solutions and network while sharing over a million cups of coffee.
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…
Latina Hope returns from its summer break on Aug. 7 with its competitive pitch program created to facilitate training, networking and micro business development for Spanish-speaking women. The program offers business workshops, as well as specialized skill training in making candles, cards, jewelry, soaps, toys and wreaths. Latina Hope also offers classes in knitting/crocheting, quilting, sewing and alterations. After attending the training, participants are given the opportunity to prepare and…