The Mission Economic Development Corporation has awarded nearly $1.5 million in financial aid to 872 students from the City of Mission through a scholarship fund it established with South Texas College 10 years ago. This year alone, a record-breaking number of students applied for the Mission Economic Development Authority Scholarship Fund. Of the more than 300 applicants, nearly 64 percent received aid. “We have been able to invest in our…
The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s “Phantom of the Gala” on Oct. 20 is a formal black-tie-optional masquerade ball featuring a live performance, welcome reception with cocktails, live music and the awarding of Businessman & Business Woman of the Year, as well as the coveted “Golden Eagle Award.” The evening also includes a three-course meal, crafted cocktails, live entertainment and photo opportunities. The gala will also feature a live and…
Domain Development has announced its latest venture in Sharyland, Shary Town Plaza. The shopping center spans over 24,000 square feet, housed within two buildings. Situated across the street from La Fogata and the Mission Event Center, Domain Development considers this high-traffic area “the perfect place” to plant its next commercial development. This specific location is shadow-anchored by various high-traffic retailers such as HEB, Ross, Target, Home Depot and other highly…
A fast-growing sport is expanding in the Rio Grande Valley with plans to construct a 21,500-square-foot venue for padel ball and pickleball players. The RGV Padel Club is making a $2.7 million investment to construct the new facility at 2513 Victoria Drive in Mission. Construction is projected to start within three months and be completed in the fourth quarter of 2024. Estimates are the RGV Padel Club will support 52…
Join the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 14 as it brings together experts, entrepreneurs and innovators from various backgrounds at the Latina Leadership Conference “She Se Puede” at the Mission Event Center. Participants will get a full day of inspiring insights and interactive workshops from keynote speakers and influential Latina leaders from all around the RGV. This conference will include multiple breakout sessions covering high-level topics surrounding women…
Roberto Silva is a Mission native and University of Texas-Pan American graduate who left his hometown area before returning in recent months to provide behavioral therapy services for children. Silva began his career teaching special-education students in Mission and La Joya. He enjoyed working with special needs children. Silva yearned to serve them in a different way. He wanted to specialize in applied behavior analysis, a research-based behavioral therapy for…
Three Rio Grande Valley hospitals are addressing the region’s chronic nursing shortage with a bold plan to develop their own registered nurses. The hospitals are Harlingen Medical Center, Mission Regional Medical Center and Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. The group’s parent company is California-based Prime Healthcare. The latter has entered into an agreement with the Texas School of Health Sciences to offer an 18-month, 40-hour weekly immersion program that will…
The Mission Chamber of Commerce will hold a State of Education Luncheon during its Buenas Tardes on Aug. 16. Hear from UTRGV President Guy Bailey, South Texas College President Ricardo Solis, and Texas Higher Education Center at McAllen President and CEO Manny Vela. Individual tickets are $50 with sponsorships available. Register online.
Laurie and Robert Lozano met at a Dairy Queen in what would be the beginning of a personal relationship and one that led to the world of business. They were fellow DQ employees in Premont, a little town along U.S. Highway 281, heading north to Alice from Falfurrias. At the time, Laurie was one of the younger DQ managers in the venerable ice cream-and-hamburger restaurant chain. Years later, and now…
The Mission Economic Development Corporation will host 2023 Tesla Takeover, the Rio Grande Valley’s first Tesla car show and tech expo, on July 1. The day marks the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding. The event will also mark the first time that Tesla drivers gather for a festival-style car show in South Texas. The Takeover takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center for Education and…