Hidalgo County Health Department Earns National Recognition for Emergency Preparedness

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department has been nationally recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its excellence in public health emergency preparedness. The recognition comes through Project Public Health Ready (PPHR), a partnership between NACCHO and the Centers for Disease Control and…

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Award-winning Russian Pianist to Perform at UTRGV

Staff Report EDINBURG — Award-winning Russian pianist Tatiana Dorokhova, Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, will perform at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Performing Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. as part of the Distinguished Artist Series. Dorokhova’s concert will showcase her technical mastery…

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Rep. Castro Nominates 30 Latino Recordings for Library of Congress Preservation, Including Selena, Bobby Pulido, La Familia, Latin Breed

Staff Report WASHINGTON — Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) has announced his 2024 list of 30 Latino recordings nominated for preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress. The annual nominations aim to spotlight the contributions of Latino artists to American culture, a group that remains underrepresented in the registry despite making up…

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U.S. News and World Report: UTRGV No. 1 in Texas public universities for social mobility, helping students graduate and improve their economic standing

By UTRGV News & Media Relations RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – SEPT. 24, 2024 – When it comes to transforming the lives of its students, UTRGV stands as the top institution in Texas, according to the 2025 U.S. News and World Report college rankings. U.S. News ranked UTRGV No. 1 among Texas public universities for social…

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48-Hour Film Race winners end the night at South Texas International Film Festival

Photo above: At left, Sylvia Vera and her husband Samuel Leaños accept the Best 48-Hour Film on Saturday, September 14, 2024. At right, Edinburg Film Friendly winner Dalia Bouchée gives her acceptance speech at the Edinburg Arts Cultural Entertainment Center on Saturday, September 14, 2024.  By Maria Ruiz, The Edinburg Advocate Edinburg, Texas — Labor Day weekend, 40…

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