Archive for 2022
Hidalgo County Judge Cortez Launches ‘Recite Me’ Assistive Website Toolbar
EDINBURG – In an effort to enhance accessibility to the functions of Hidalgo County government, the Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez announced today the launch of the Recite Me assistive toolbar. The toolbar offers website visitors an inclusive online experience, enabling website visitors of all abilities, including people with visual impairments, to…
Read MoreFamilies Can Enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® Before Nov. 1 and Save
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2023. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones the chance to prepay a child’s future higher education at Texas public colleges and…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman Despite the importance of its energy, food, and fiber, the Texas economy is increasingly services oriented. This outcome is not surprising given the sophisticated nature of the state’s industrial base; it’s a pattern common to every highly developed economy. Let’s examine past and expected future trends. You can basically think of…
Read MoreShelly Duffey Files For ECISD Pl. 5 Seat
Duffey Files For ECISD Pl. 5
Read MoreRobert Vela Football Coach Saves Player From Choking With Heimlich Maneuver
Pictured above: Robert Vela High School football Coach Joseph Cantu, left, and sophomore player Angel Rios. Throughout time, the concept of a guardian angel has existed, somebody out there who watches over and protects you. We don’t necessarily know who these individuals are or when they might present themselves to us, but it is believed…
Read MoreLetty Flores Files For ECISD Place 2 Seat
Letty Flores announced her run for the Edinburg CISD Place 2 position as an independent candidate. “I’m running for Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Place 2 in this coming November election because I want to reassure the safety and well being of all our ECISD employees, students, and parents,” Flores said. “I will restore confidence…
Read MoreThe 8th Annual South Texas International Film Festival Is Back!
The city of Edinburg is excited to announce its annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF), returns as an in-person event after two-years of being held virtually. The festival will take place September 8-10, 2022! The three-day event will include over 50 free film screenings, various workshops with topics ranging from casting and special effects to…
Read MoreElections Administrator Yvonne Ramón retires after 14 years
Edinburg, Texas – After 14 years as the Elections Administrator for the Hidalgo County Elections Department, Yvonne Ramón announced her retirement. “It is time,” said Ramón. “I have known that God led me to this challenging task of conducting elections for Hidalgo County. I have also known that He would let me know when it was…
Read MoreLone Star Literacy
Literacy is essential to many daily activities, and its importance to individual wellbeing can hardly be overstated. In an era of workforce shortages, it is rapidly becoming an economic imperative.
Read MoreMaricela “Mari” De Leon Announces Run for ECISD School Board Pl. 3
San Carlos Native Files for Political Office in Edinburg Texas Edinburg—Maricela “Mari” De Leon announced her bid for Place 3 on the Edinburg CISD School Board on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. “I intend to be an advocate for students, parents, teachers, and district employees,” said Ms. De Leon. “I am a parent-advocate and community leader…
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