South Texas College Vice President of Advancement and Economic Development Rodney Rodriguez is among the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ 2023-2024 HACU Leadership Academy Fellows cohort. HACU’s Leadership academy or La Academia de Liderazgo annually selects 50 fellows from throughout the United States. It is designed to increase diverse representation in executive and senior-level positions in higher education. “I am profoundly honored and incredibly thrilled to have been selected as one…
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Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the inaugural Spirit of the Border event on Sept. 29, celebrating the conclusion of the 88th Legislative Session of Texas and honoring Rio Grande Valley legislators. This evening is all about community engagement, legislative impact, and supporting the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and its Government Affairs Council. Experience delicious food, specialty drinks, live music by Ache de Barrio and a silent auction. Sponsorship…
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On Sept. 28, Quinta Mazatlán hosts Texas Master Naturalist Robert Gaitan speaks on “Stewards of the Wild Side: Replacing Your Yard with A Habitat.” As part of the Thursday Night Speaker Series, Gaitan speaks on the importance of a unified public and how the survival of our native flora and fauna depends on our efforts to become “Stewards of the Wild.” Gaitan joined the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of the…
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South Texas College Veterans and Military Services has been awarded top honors by the Texas Veterans Commission for its commitment to supporting the needs of student veterans and their families. TVC has announced that STC has been given the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award for the 2022-2023 school year. The commission will officially present the award to the college in the coming weeks. “As a Veterans Department, we feel honored…
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McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez has been selected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to serve on an advisory committee for the organization. He will serve on the committee to address misconduct investigations and hiring procedures. Rodriguez is a veteran with a public service record that spans decades. He has served as the McAllen Police Chief since 2001. “Chief Rodriguez is an excellent choice to help further the mission…
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Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for a Speaker Series on Sept. 28 featuring Workforce Solutions Business Relations Coordinator Vanessa M. Vera and Business Relations Representative Elena Pacheco. The session is designed to inform attendees about the resources and programs available that Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley offers for small business owners and entrepreneurs. To RSVP, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa at 956-682-2871 or mhinojosa@mcallenchamber.com.
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 26 for a roundtable with Chamber Board Chairman-Elect Jim Darling. Darling will discuss artificial intelligence. Prior to Darling’s discussion, South Texas Health System’s McAllen Director of Radiology Charlie Aguirre will speak about breast cancer awareness. The morning includes complimentary coffee and pastries, seating is limited. To RSVP, contact Ismari Salcido 956-682-2871 or membership@mcallenchamber.com.
The McAllen ISD Board of Trustees gave the green light to advertise for a permanent superintendent following a board workshop on Sept. 11. The board’s consensus was to fill the position this fall. Before that happens, the Board of Trustees want to gather feedback from the public. “The role of the superintendent is pivotal in shaping the educational trajectory of our district,” Board President Debbie Crane Aliseda said. “This is…
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The City of McAllen, in partnership with Palm Valley Animal Society, will host a free, drive-thru microchip clinic for McAllen residents and their pets on Sept. 23 at the McAllen City Hall parking lot, located at 1300 West Houston Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon or until chips last. Attendees must bring proof of residency, such as a utility bill and driver’s license. Pets must be at least six weeks…
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Rio Grande Regional Hospital recently conducted its first TransCarotid Artery Revascularization procedure to treat carotid artery disease and prevent future strokes. Before TCAR, the main treatment option for severe carotid artery disease was an open surgical procedure, carotid endarterectomy. CEA removes plaque from inside the carotid artery to restore normal blood flow to the brain, but the large incision leaves a visible scar the length of the neck. It carries…
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