Archive for June 2023
UTRGV Center for Teaching Excellence awarded NSF grant for SaLT program
Photo above — The National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Program) has awarded a $199,838 grant to the UTRGV Center for Teaching Excellence’s Students as Learners and Teachers program (SaLT). Alyssa G. Cavazos, director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and associate professor in the UTRGV Department of Writing and…
Read MoreHidalgo County DA announces DWI No Refusal Fourth of July weekend June 29- July 4
EDINBURG – Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios announces the “Fourth of July DWI No Refusal Weekend” that will commence June 29 and end on July 4 at midnight. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Hidalgo County News During No Refusal weekend if Hidalgo County drivers are intoxicated and get behind the wheel they will be arrested…
Read MoreLeadership Edinburg Class XXXIV Raises $38,000 for Community Project
Edinburg TX, June 20, 2023 — After 9 months of hard work, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV graduation in early June 2023 at Castle Hill Bistro. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Community News LE Class XXXIV completed several classes including a leadership retreat and sessions that focused…
Read MoreEdinburg Launches Search For New Fire Chief
Edinburg TX, June 20, 2023 – The City of Edinburg started a search for a new fire chief to replace Shawn Snyder, who passed away May 1st. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg City News Deputy Chief Ubaldo Perez was appointed as Interim Fire Chief, following Snider’ death. Perez has more than three decades of…
Read MoreEdinburg To Unveil Municipal Pool House Redevelopment Featuring Inclusive Water Park
Edinburg, TX, June 20, 2023 – In a continued effort to provide residents with fun and inclusive outdoor spaces, the City of Edinburg is thrilled to unveil the completion of the Edinburg Municipal Pool House Redevelopment project on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 10 a.m. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Community News The $5.1…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Dr. Smith!
June 14, 2023 It’s Adam Smith’s 300th birthday (June 5th, 16th, or 18th, depending on the calendar that you choose)! He was one of history’s most influential thinkers, basically articulating the framework of capitalism. It’s a moment worthy of reflection. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Business News A brilliant Scottish philosopher who lived with…
Read MoreUTRGV School of Medicine awarded final stage of accreditation
Photo above — The UTRGV School of Medicine (SOM) was notified Thursday that it has completed the final stage of accreditation required by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The School of Medicine will now be able to increase the number of students it is able to admit each year, which means developing and…
Read MoreBullying Of Elite High School Athlete, Special Ed Services, Teacher Concerns Come Up During ECISD Board Public Comments
Photo above — Leticia Quintanilla, an executive board member for the local American Federation of Teachers, spoke about alleged bullying of an athlete at one of the high schools. Edinburg, TX, June 15, 2023 – Bullying of a top high school athlete, alleged lack of resources for the Special Education Department and concerns over support…
Read MoreEdinburg Issues Silver Alert For 86-year-old Woman
Edinburg TX, June 15, 2023 — An 86-year-old woman from Edinburg is the subject of a Silver Alert. The Edinburg Police Department is asking for help finding 86-year-old Mary Haley. She is 4’11, and 120 lbs. Haley was last seen on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at about 12 p.m. in the area of 1800 Portales…
Read MoreCommunity Celebrates Ribbon Cutting For Eastside Soccer Park
Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Com. Ellie Torres Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Eastside Soccer Park EDINBURG,TX, June 15, 2023 – Hidalgo County Precinct 4, Commissioner Ellie Torres hosted the successful ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Eastside Soccer Park, held Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The event marked an exciting milestone in Com. Torres’ commitment to promote…
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