Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is launching a two-day membership drive on Feb. 11-12 as it prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The initiative aims to expand the Chamber’s membership base while highlighting its century-long…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX—Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to explore funding options at the “Funding Opportunities for Your Small Business” seminar, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation. The…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman The US Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released data related to the employment growth by state in 2024. Texas led the way by a substantial margin, but job numbers were up for most states. Let’s explore…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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