Join the UTRGV for a four-part certification series designed to help build, market and grow online businesses. Whether you’re a business owner, part of a marketing team or an entrepreneur ready to strengthen your digital presence, this series offers hands-on guidance, expert strategies, and real-world applications. What you’ll learn: How to choose and build on the right eCommerce platform Ways to attract and convert customers through digital marketing Best practices…
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Lone Star National Bank’s exclusive Lunch & Learn Series, “Supporting Business Success,” is back with “Borrowing Money & Company Structure” on July 16. This in-person educational seminar is designed to empower local entrepreneurs and business leaders with actionable tools and insights to help launch, manage and grow a thriving business. This initiative follows Financial Literacy Month, as part of LSNB’s ongoing commitment to strengthen the local business community through financial…
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The City of McAllen will host a slew of patriotic festivities on July 4 during its Independence Day Celebration, presented by H-E-B. The 97th annual Independence Day Celebration features an early morning 4K race at 7 a.m. At 8 a.m., the festivities kick-off with a musical Patriotic Program which will take place at Archer Park, 101 N. Main Street, followed by the Main Street Parade, running north along Main Street…
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The torrential March 2025 rains that soaked the Rio Grande Valley provided local residents with a perspective of what could await them as this year’s hurricane season began on June 1. “Those heavy March rains were a wakeup call,” Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza said. “It was a powerful reminder that we can’t afford to be complacent.” Garza made those remarks during a recent Hurricane Preparedness Joint Regional Conference that was…
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Elevate your leadership skills at the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch & Learn on “Etiquette for Leaders” on July 10. Presented in partnership with the Leadership Empowerment Group LLC, this interactive workshop is perfect for professionals seeking impactful professional development and practical tools for leading with intention, strategy and influence. Discover the 10 most effective ways leaders can model professional etiquette to boost morale, shape workplace culture and drive…
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Quinta Mazatlán hosts a star-spangled evening of music, family fun and festive treats on July 3 with Thursday Night Live: Patriotic Pops in the Park. The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with the Valley Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet headlining with patriotic favorites at 7 p.m. The Quintet regularly performs at the VSO’s annual Merry & Bright holiday concert at the San Juan Basilica. It has also been featured at…
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Motivation can be derived from a variety of sources. Maritza Hernandez didn’t need to look far to find hers. A single mother, she merely looked at her daughter to gain motivation, determined to provide her with a better future. Already earning a steady income as a private-duty nurse, Hernandez knew that she needed to further her education to open the doors of opportunity in her field. “I first heard about…
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Join the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on June 27 for an afternoon of networking, collaboration and opportunity for health insurance professionals. Elizondo Insurance Services hosts this exclusive mixer designed to connect current and aspiring agents, share insights and explore ways to grow together. RSVP online.
McAllen Municipal Court’s Teen Court Program has opened applications for local teens to volunteer as teen attorneys and jurors beginning in July and through December. McAllen Municipal Court’s Teen Court Program allows teenage offenders to dispose of their citations in a court of their peers. In lieu of a conviction and fees, the teens are represented by teen attorneys and the case is tried to teen jurors. As long as…
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McAllen Public Library, in partnership with Workforce Solutions, invites the public to the 2025 MPL Job Fair on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Library. This free event is designed to connect job seekers with local employers and provide direct access to employment opportunities across a wide range of industries. Attendees will have the chance to meet with hiring managers from over 40 companies, submit…
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