Archive for November 2024
Vietnam veteran to share struggles and triumphs
By Pamela Morales, MOST History Communications EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring Rio Grande Valley native Fernando Alvarez, at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. This half-hour documentary is a story of courage and emotions from the perspective of Alvarez,…
Read MoreSTC Biology, TAMUK carve out new careers
Pictured Left to Right: Alyssa Aguilar, Mark Reinitz, Larissa Reinitz, Nicolas Canales, Emanuel Martinez, Marian Salinas. STC’s biology department, in partnership with Texas A&M Kingsville, empowers students through the TEAM grant with scholarships, hands-on training and certifications for USDA careers. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Partnering with Texas A&M-Kingsville (TAMUK) has brought a unique scholarship opportunity…
Read MoreEdinburg Launches Holiday Home Decorating Contest with Festive Awards
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The City of Edinburg is inviting residents to participate in its annual “Deck The House” Holiday Decorating Contest, a spirited competition celebrating creative and festive holiday displays. Registration runs from Dec. 2 through Dec. 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. Participants can showcase their holiday spirit and vie for awards in…
Read MoreEdinburg Library to Host Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Dec. 12
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host its annual Holly Jolly Winter Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1906 South Closner Blvd. The family-friendly event will feature games, activities, and live Christmas caroling, with a special appearance by Santa Claus. Children will…
Read MoreA tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune, and Shomial Ahmad, Fort Worth Report “A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. When Jason…
Read MoreDonald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn
Photo above: President-elect Donald Trump warned that he’d impose tariffs on goods from Canada, China and Mexico until drugs and undocumented migrants stop crossing the border. Credit: Carlos Barria/REUTERS By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune “Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
Read More“Somebody needs to get fired”: Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues
Photo above: U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, in his office the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2024. Gonzalez defeated former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores to secure the seat for Texas’ 34th District. Credit: Shuran Huang for The Texas Tribune By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “”Somebody needs to get fired”: Vicente Gonzalez…
Read MoreEdinburg Police Host “When Sean Speaks” to Raise Awareness on Drunk Driving
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg Police Department is inviting the community to a poignant presentation, “When Sean Speaks,” aimed at raising awareness about the devastating consequences of drunk driving. The event will take place on Monday, December 4, at 6 p.m. at Edinburg City Hall. “When Sean Speaks” tells the story of Sean…
Read MoreRGV DAs Launch “No Refusal” DWI Initiative for Holiday Season
Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) has announced the implementation of a “No Refusal” DWI initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving during the holiday season. The initiative, a collaboration between the district attorneys of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties and law enforcement at all levels, will…
Read MoreShrinking Schools
Dr. M. Ray Perryman It’s a fact of US demographic life that school enrollments are likely to trend downward. The population is aging, birth rates are dropping, and consequently there are fewer school-aged children. The National Center for Education Statistics estimates that enrollment fell by 2.1% between 2017 and 2022, with a decline of 5.5%…
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