Edinburg Teachers Credit Union Released From Conservatorship

January 29, 2023

Edinburg, TX — Jan. 29, 2023 – Edinburg Teachers Credit Union (ETCU) is once again under the control of its members after release from conservatorship, the National Credit Union Administration and the Texas Credit Union Department announced today. Texas Credit Union…

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UTRGV SBDC To Host ‘Smart Start’ Webinar

January 18, 2023

EDINBURG, TX – Do you have a business idea? Are you interested in starting your own business? This webinar will provide you with the information and steps necessary for a smart start, plus get you ready for your one-to-one, business advisement…

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Edinburg Airport Staff Honored as ‘Top 40 Under 40’ Winner By National Magazine

January 17, 2023

Photo above: Jarita Hernandez, center, is honored by the Edinburg City Council with proclamation for her selection as a “Top 40 Under 40” by Airport Business Magazine. Jarita ‘Rita’ Hernandez, an Administrative Assistant in Edinburg’s Department of Aviation, will be…

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Edinburg’s Sales Tax Collections Up In First Month Of The Year

January 12, 2023

Edinburg TX — January 12, 2023 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that the City of Edinburg received $2,899,449.63 in local sales tax allocations for January, 2.72 percent more than in January 2022. Edinburg’s sales tax collection rates are slightly…

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Power Punch At Lunch: Diversify Your Workforce!

January 11, 2023

EDINBURG, TX – As businesses continue to grapple with a national workforce shortage, one source for talent employers should consider is people with disabilities. Businesses can give themselves a competitive edge and demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Disability…

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Edinburg Holiday Chamber Raid

December 13, 2022

EDINBURG, TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce & Ambassadors invites the business community to support the annual Edinburg Crime Stoppers and P.D. Blue Santa Toy Drive by purchasing unwrapped gifts for children in need. On December 13, at 10 A.M.…

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Staying on the Track

December 13, 2022

Dr. M. Ray Perryman — December 07, 2022 We just avoided a major train wreck! Rail is a crucial component of the US logistics system, and a prolonged strike would lead to chaos. It would exacerbate ongoing supply chain challenges,…

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Edinburg Sales Tax Revenues Continue Increasing

December 9, 2022

Edinburg TX – December 9, 2022 Local sales tax revenues for the City of Edinburg continued increasing for 2022. So far this year, Edinburg has received $34.6 million. According to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, this includes local sales tax allocations…

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One Million and Counting

December 5, 2022

Dr. M. Ray Perryman — November 30, 2022 Job openings in Texas as of September reached an all-time high at 1,026,000. According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the state has once again topped one million…

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UTRGV, USMFS Awarded Federal Grant To Fund Solar Startups

November 29, 2022

Photo above — UTRGV is part of a series of 18 projects the U. S. Department of Energy has funded to promote equity and diversity in clean energy innovation. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Victoria Brito Morales EDINBURG, TEXAS…

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