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By Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s best-known framework for categorizing US higher education institutions into tiers based on various criteria. Of particular interest from an economic perspective are the designations related to research activity. Carnegie provides three research designations based on the level of research…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC’s FLIP Program Enhances Local Business Landscapes
Photo above: The Edinburg EDC’s FLIP program will open for applications this coming Monday. Courtesy Edinburg EDC. Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) continues to bolster local businesses through its Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP), offering financial assistance to small enterprises aiming to enhance their properties. Applications for the program will be…
Read MoreECISD Board Renews Superintendent’s Contract, No Details Provided In Public Meeting
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees last night voted unanimously to approve the contract renewal of Superintendent Mario Salinas’ contract. No details of the contract renewal were provided during the public section of the meeting. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 11, the ECISD Board of Trustees emerged…
Read MoreECISD Board To Hire 2 New Head Football Coaches, Economedes Principal In Special Meeting Friday Afternoon
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg TX – The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees called for a special board meeting this Friday, March 14, at 5 pm to address head coaching and principal vacancies. No names have been announced as potential candidates. The Board will address vacancies for Athletic Coordinator/ Head Football Coach at Edinburg North High School,…
Read MoreHonorees Announced For 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon
Photo above: The honorees for the Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon are pictured above, along with the mile markers to be used for the race. Photo courtesy City of Edinburg. Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The City of Edinburg has named 14 distinguished residents as honorees for the 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon, with each…
Read MoreMeasles Cases Reported in Texas, Hidalgo County Urges Precautions
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A measles outbreak has been reported in the Texas Panhandle, with additional exposures in parts of Central Texas. While no confirmed cases have been reported in Hidalgo County, health officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and ensure vaccinations are up to date, particularly for school-aged children. Measles is a…
Read MoreTariffs on US Imports from Canada and Mexico will cost 1.9 million US jobs if Sustained
The Perryman Group Releases Estimates of Total Economic Costs, March 05, 2025 Tariffs of 25% on virtually all goods imported from Mexico and Canada with the exception of Canadian energy products (which are scheduled to be 10%) were recently announced. If levies of this magnitude are sustained for one year, The Perryman Group estimates that…
Read MoreTxDOT Conducting Travel Surveys to Improve RGV Transportation
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting household and business travel surveys to gather data that will help improve the Rio Grande Valley’s transportation system. In collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, TxDOT is assessing local travel patterns to determine which projects could enhance regional transportation…
Read MoreDusty’s Knitters Club to Offer Knitting Sessions in March
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library is inviting the community to explore the art of knitting through Dusty’s Knitters Club this March. Led by instructor Virginia Bishop, the sessions will provide an opportunity for participants to learn how to knit mittens, beanies, and scarves while experiencing the creativity and relaxation…
Read MoreEdinburg to Host 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half Marathon and 10K Run
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The City of Edinburg is set to host the 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half Marathon and 10K Run on Sunday, March 9, 2025. The race will begin at 7:45 a.m. and is open to runners of all skill levels. Participants can choose from a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10K…
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