Archive for September 2023
South Texas ISD Decade of Top National Rankings
Edinburg TX, Sept. 28, 2023 – This week Niche released its 2024 Best Schools K-12 School & District Rankings, solidifying a decade of South Texas Independent School District (STISD) and its campuses ranking among the best in the state and nation in this poll. With an A+ overall grade, STISD ranked 2nd in Texas (out of 1,052…
Read MoreEdinburg’s SaludArte Celebration Promotes Arts, Wellness, and Belonging
Edinburg, TX, Sept. 27, 2023 – The City of Edinburg’s Library & Cultural Arts Divisions will present SaludArte a celebration of arts and wellness on Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard, 415 W. University Dr. This family-friendly event is free and open to all. The celebration begins with a yoga session followed by…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC continues significant growth in North Industrial Park with Nicho Produce’s Expansion
Company to add 50,000 sqf. cold storage Edinburg, TX, Sept. 26, 2023 – More progress is coming to Edinburg’s North Industrial Park. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) announced a significant expansion by Nicho Produce, a local produce company. This development marks a significant milestone in Edinburg’s economic growth, bringing numerous job opportunities and reinforcing the…
Read MoreECISD Board To Approve Multiple Agreements With UTRGV At Tonight’s Meeting
Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 26, 2023 – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will meet tonight in a regular meeting with a routine agenda loaded with hiring new staff and with several agreements with UTRGV in addition to routine purchasing matters. The Board will consider four agreements with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).…
Read MoreOne-third of Texas foster care caseworkers left their jobs last year as the agency continued putting kids in hotels
Photo above — Turnover at the Texas Department of Family and Protective services has soared. Employees cite low pay and heavy caseloads as some of the reasons staffers are leaving. Credit: Lauren Witte/The Texas Tribune The Department of Family and Protective Services has increasingly relied on housing foster kids in hotels when it can’t find them a…
Read MoreLaws have changed around parking for disabled Texans over the years. Here’s how it looks today.
Photo above — A car with a disabled veteran license plate sits parked in a disabled parking zone outside the Capitol Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in Austin. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune, Sept. 20, 2023 “Laws have changed around parking for disabled Texans over the years. Here’s how it looks today.”…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC seeing remarkable growth in North Industrial Park
Edinburg, TX, Sept. 20, 2023 – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) unveiled major developments in the City of Edinburg’s North Industrial Park, particularly within RGV CDL – Lot 7B and Lot 9, highlighting remarkable growth and job creation in the region. RGV CDL – Lot 7B: Shaping the Future of Commercial Truck Driving Training…
Read MoreCity of Edinburg proudly announces Chief Jaime Ayala’s Appointment To State TCOLE Advisory Committee
Edinburg, TX, Sept 19, 2023 – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has been appointed to serve on the prestigious Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Agency Standards. Chief Ayala has been designated as the Assistant Presiding Officer of this vital committee, charged with addressing and enhancing minimum standards for law enforcement…
Read MoreEdinburg To Hold Public Hearings On Budget, Lower Tax Rate At Tonight’s Meeting
Edinburg, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023 – Edinburg residents will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the proposed property tax rate and city budget for the coming fiscal year. The Edinburg City Council had already approved lowering the tax rate by one cent for 2023-2024. The meeting will take place tonight, Sept. 19, at…
Read MoreLNG
Dr. M. Ray Perryman, Sept. 13, 2023 The United States now exports more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country. It’s a relatively new development, with Australia and Qatar usually topping the rankings in the past. The volume of US exports has surged over the past few years, with major new facilities coming online…
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