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May 14, 2024

Dr. M. Ray Perryman Even as oil and natural gas production in Texas and the United States have been increasing rapidly, new data from the US Energy Information Administration indicates that proved reserves are also hitting record highs. Basically, we’re…

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South Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds

January 29, 2024

Photo above: The Mueller neighborhood in East Austin on Oct. 7, 2023. Credit: John Jordan/The Texas Tribune By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune And Edinburg Advocate Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 27, 2024 — Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s…

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce To Host Financial Literacy Workshop for 2024

January 26, 2024

Staff Report Edinburg, TX – January 26, 2024 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is set to host a dynamic financial literacy seminar, titled “Get Financially Fit in 2024,” aimed at empowering individuals on their financial journey. Presented by Juan Antonio…

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Edinburg EDC Unveils Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP) to Boost Local Businesses

January 12, 2024

Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 12, 2024 — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is rolling out the Façade and Lot Improvement Program (FLIP), a strategic initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to local small businesses grappling with challenges from recent…

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Looking Back

January 10, 2024

Dr. M. Ray Perryman January 10, 2023 As I’ve said before, one of the most striking characteristics the US economy demonstrated in 2023 was resilience. Texas set a blazing growth pace for the year, though things slowed a bit toward…

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South Texas International Film Festival Opens Submissions for Its 10th Annual Event

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — The City of Edinburg announced that the 10th Annual South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) is now accepting submissions for its 2024 edition, scheduled to take place from September 11-14, 2024. This…

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Edinburg Teams Up with Consultants to Boost Retail Growth

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas – December 16, 2023 — In a strategic move to bolster its retail sector, Edinburg, Texas, proudly announces a collaboration with Retail Strategies, a prominent retail consulting firm. The partnership aims to spearhead and amplify retail…

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Edinburg Chamber Celebrates Leaders at Installation & Awards Banquet

December 5, 2023

Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 5, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce honored Sam Saldivar and Sabrina Walker-Hernandez as its 2023 Man and Woman of the Year at the Annual Installation & Awards Banquet in November. The event, held at…

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Partners with American Express for Small Business Saturday

November 14, 2023

Edinburg, TX, November 25, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce announced a collaboration with American Express for Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023. The partnership seeks to support the local business community during the holiday season. On the designated…

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Family Fortunes

November 13, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, November 08, 2023 Every three years, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System releases results of the Survey of Consumer Finances. The Survey looks at family income, net worth, debt, and other indicators of…

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