Archive for April 2022
Greg Abbott’s order causing delays, supply chain issues
Trucks delivering products from Mexico are facing hours long waits at ports of entry. BY JAMES BARRAGÁN APRIL 8, 2022 Commercial vehicles trying to enter the United States to deliver products from Mexico have been backed up for hours at Texas ports of entry following Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive on Wednesday that state troopers increase inspections. “This continues…
Read MoreThird Way: UTRGV ranks fourth in country for students’ economic mobility
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MARCH 30, 2021 – UTRGV was recently ranked fourth nationally among the Top 10 schools that offer the most economic mobility for their students. Third Way, a national nonprofit think tank, announced the ranking in a recent report entitled “Out With the Old, In With the New:…
Read MoreUTRGV CMAS Unveils Literary Landmark Honoring Gloria Anzaldúa
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa EDINBURG, TEXAS – APRIL 4, 2022 – El Retorno Al Valle: Literary Landmark Unveiling and Symposium honoring Gloria Anzaldúa was held at her alma mater, UTRGV, on Monday, March 28, on the Edinburg Campus.A symposium about Anzaldúa was held during the day at the UTRGV Ballroom, and in her honor, the literary…
Read MoreMunicipal Swimming Pool Closed
EDINBURG, TX – As a safety precaution due to the demolition of the pool house, the Edinburg Municipal Waterpark Lap Swimming Pool will be closed beginning April 5th through April 17th. For more information, call the Aquatics Division at 956-381-5631.
Read MoreStorywalk: The Busy Tree
EDINBURG, TX –Read a delightful children’s book displayed along the trails in the Children’s Garden this month! StoryWalk® is a series of signs featuring pages from a children’s book, and as you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. It’s a fun and educational way for children and adults…
Read MoreEdinburg Offers U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes
EDINBURG, TX – Uniendo Naciones, Solo Para Servir will be offering Free U.S. Citizenship Preparation Classes at the Sekula Memorial Library starting Friday, February 26th, 2022 until May, 28, 2022. The classes will be offered in English, Spanish and bilingual. For dates and scheduled time, please view the graphic above for more details. These free…
Read More9th Annual UFO Festival Lands In Edinburg This Weekend
Quick Read When: Thursday, April 7th- Saturday, April 9th, 2022 Time: Various Location: View event locations here. Tickets: Here. EDINBURG, TX – The City of Edinburg will be hosting the 9th Annual UFO Festival and Conference from April 7th – 9th, 2022. This three-day award-winning Festival will include an Incident site visit and BBQ, a…
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