RGV Musicians Invited to Apply for Paid Changemaker Workshop

January 18, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Local musicians with a passion for social change are invited to apply for a paid opportunity to advance their community-focused projects. The RGV Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) Workshop, a day-long event, will take place on Feb.…

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Texas lawmakers eye sharing health care workers with other states to address provider shortages

January 16, 2025

Photo above: The New Opportunities for Wellness (NOW) Clinic, where this photo of resources was taken, provides San Antonio with quick and reliable behavioral health services. Credit: Olivia Anderson/The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Texas lawmakers eye sharing health…

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Looking Ahead

January 14, 2025

I’ve been analyzing the Texas economy for more than four decades, including peering into the future to project growth patterns (I was very young when I started). I’ve recently taken yet another deep dive into the long-term outlook for the…

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Some Texas business leaders are apprehensive about Trump’s pledged deportations

January 8, 2025

Phot above: Construction workers building homes in San Antonio on Dec. 10, 2024. Credit: Scott Stephen Ball for The Texas Tribune By Alejandra Martinez, Alejandro Serrano, Berenice Garcia, Carlos Nogueras Ramos and Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune “Some Texas business leaders are…

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Texas A&M Ranks First in Return on Investment Among Texas Public Universities

December 18, 2024

Staff Report COLLEGE STATION – Texas A&M University offers the highest return on investment (ROI) among Texas public universities, according to an analysis by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP). The study, which assessed 53,000 degree and certificate…

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Construction Site Safety: Key Measures to Protect Workers

December 10, 2024

Staff Report Construction sites present numerous hazards that can lead to serious injuries or fatalities if proper safety measures are not implemented. Recognizing and mitigating these risks are essential steps in safeguarding workers. The following safety recommendations are based on…

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Traffic Advisory: Road Closures Planned for Edinburg’s Night of Lights Parade

December 5, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The highly anticipated Night of Lights Parade will illuminate downtown Edinburg on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, bringing festive cheer and some temporary traffic changes to the area. Organized by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the…

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members

December 5, 2024

Photo above: New Edinburg Chamber of Commerce staff, at left, Brittany Sanchez, new Director of Membership, and right, Stacy Sanchez, new Events Coordinator Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Brittany Sanchez as…

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RioPlex Member Responds to Proposed Tariff on Mexican Imports

December 3, 2024

By Staff Report In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s announced plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, the RioPlex Initiative has expressed concern over the potential economic consequences of such a policy. “The RioPlex Initiative appreciates the…

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Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn

November 27, 2024

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…

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