The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division have announced an agreement to bring 30 resident physicians to Brownsville and McAllen by summer 2024, with plans to seat 150 total resident physician positions by 2029. Residents from the UTRGV School of Medicine will train at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division affiliate hospitals Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen and Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville. This is the first…
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It’s pollinating season! Quinta Mazatlán hosts Glenn Simpson on March 30 as he gives information on the importance of bees. Additionally, Simpson will also have a table set up with products from Bay Bees to take home. Tickets are $3 and available online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
For the second consecutive year, South Texas College will host the Prevent, Treat and Beat Diabetes Symposium this week. The event focuses on raising awareness about one of the Rio Grande Valley’s most prevalent diseases. In collaboration with South Texas Health System, Prominence Health Plan and Unidos Contra la Diabetes, STC’s Nursing and Allied Health campus will host multiple events and activities regarding nutrition and exercise. The events are free and…
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Each spring, monarch butterflies migrate north during March and April. On April 1, Quinta Mazatlan will host the seventh annual Monarch Fest presented by H-E-B with live music, dance, vendors, arts and crafts, migration path, scout/youth projects and more. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Mayors Bug Parade at 11 a.m. in the park. Leading the street parade are the famous McHi Drumline &…
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McAllen Public Library hosts its second annual Community Family Health Fair on March 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Library, located at 4001 N. 23rd Street. Attendees are invited to take advantage of free health screenings, such as blood pressure checks, BMI testing, diabetes screening and hearing screening. Easter Seals will also provide children’s developmental screenings. Additionally, families and young children can enjoy inflatable slides, a…
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McAllen Public Utility and International Museum of Art & Science invite the community to celebrate World Water Day at the museum on March 19. The annual event is a collaborative effort between both organizations to honor World Water Day, which takes place internationally on March 22. Admission is free to the public courtesy of McAllen Public Utility. From 1-5 p.m., visitors will be able to make a hummingbird feeder, take…
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Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its Speaker Series on March 23 with Gabrielle G. Espino giving a general understanding of credit, its different types and how small businesses can use it. The Speaker Series is offered to all chamber members at no additional cost. Fee for non-members is $15. To RSVP, contact Retention Specialist Mariela Hinojosa.
The American Advertising Federation – RGV hosts a luncheon on March 21 with Brenda Hernandez presenting “Lies and Creativity: The Link Between Creative Thinking and Fibbing.” Hernandez is currently a freelance copywriter after doing harrowing work at Peloton, Anomaly, Condé Nast, Remezcla, Yard, Young Heroes and LatinWorks. She’s done work for big brands such as Peloton, Google, Ally Bank, Victoria’s Secret, Target, Johnnie Walker, Budweiser, Crown Royal, Buchanan’s, Converse, Cine Las…
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The McAllen Rotary Club will hosts a School Board Candidate Forum for the McAllen Independent School District Place 5 candidates on March 15. From noon to 1:30 p.m., the forum will provide an opportunity for the community to hear from the candidates who are vying for the Place 5 seat on the McAllen ISD School Board. The two candidates participating in the forum at the Salvation Army Banquet Hall are…
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Do you use social media for your small business? Learn how social media can impact your company with UTRGV SBDC’s “Social Media for Small Businesses: Tips & Trends for 2023” on March 15. While not every business owner uses social media to connect with customers or build brand awareness, those that do benefit greatly from its free tools. This in-person workshop shares best practices as well as tips and tools…
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