Posts by The Edinburg Advocate
Edinburg Chamber to Host 2024 Installation and Awards Banquet, Accepting Nominations
Staff Report EDINBURG — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Installation & Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 13, celebrating a year of community achievements and leadership transitions. The banquet will honor Kelly Rivera Salazar, the outgoing President, and introduce Ruben James De Jesus as the new President of the Board. This year’s…
Read MoreUTRGV admits fifth PACT cohort to Physician Assistant early assurance program
Photo above: The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) in the College of Health Professions at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley attended the White Coat Ceremony for the PA class of 2026 this summer. The cohort, shown from left, includes Alondra Arjona, Vanesa Calvillo-Fernandez, Melissa Gonzalez, Ciara…
Read MoreEdinburg to Celebrate Veterans with Parade, Concert
Staff Report EDINBURG — The City of Edinburg will honor U.S. military veterans with a Veterans Day Parade and concert on Saturday, Nov. 2. The parade, set to begin at 10 a.m., will travel along Closner Boulevard, also known as the Boulevard of Heroes. Starting at Richard R. Flores Stadium, the parade will proceed north…
Read MoreUTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to establish cancer research center
Picture above: seated from left to right: Dr. Everardo Cobos, chair of medicine and oncology; Dr. Subhash C. Chauhan, director of the South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research; Dr. Michael Hocker, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and senior vice president for UT Health RGV; U.S. Rep. Vicente González (TX-34); UTRGV President…
Read MoreMexican Immigrants Lead Entrepreneurial Growth in Edinburg Metro Area
Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8% share of the population in 2019. Graphic: American Immigration Council The report shows that 28,300…
Read MoreSouth Texas College expands philosophy program with pre-law track
Photo above: South Texas College (STC) recently expanded its Philosophy Program to offer Rio Grande Valley students a new option for pursuing a degree in law with a new pre-law track. STC Communications photo. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Offering students a new option at kick-starting a degree in law, South Texas College (STC) recently expanded…
Read MoreUTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to combat cancer health disparities in underserved Hispanic communities
Photo above: Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the NIH RCMI award and a professor at the UTRGV School of Medicine, will lead the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. (UTRGV Photo by Jesús Alférez) By María González, UTRGV Communications Edinburg, TX –UTRGV will hold a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, to…
Read MoreRaising Cane’s Partners with Edinburg CISD for Mariachi Program Fundraiser During Hispanic Heritage Month
Staff Report EDINBURG – Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers partnered with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District (ECISD) to host a community fundraiser on Oct. 1, 2024, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event raised over $2,000 to support ECISD’s award-winning Mariachi program, helping to cover costs for its annual competition season. Local leaders, including…
Read MoreDPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in October
Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification card renewal and replacement services. The appointments will be available on Saturdays—Oct. 5, 12, 19,…
Read MoreHidalgo County DA to Co-Host Domestic Violence Awareness Press Conference on October 17
Photo above: Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Staff Report EDINBURG – Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios’ Office, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley District Attorneys Coalition, will host its annual press conference for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 17, 2024. The event will be held…
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