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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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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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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Photo: Chef Graham Campbell, who owns the Castlehill Bistro, appeared on the Food Network’s “Last Bite Hotel.” Photo courtesy of the Food Network. By Arnoldo Mata From the windswept coast of western Scotland, Oban is about a three-hour drive to…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman In 2022, 37.9 million people (11.5% the US population), lived below the official poverty level according to the US Census Bureau. For context, in 2022, the weighted average poverty threshold for a family of four was…
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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,…
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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%…
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Photo above: At left, Sylvia Vera and her husband Samuel Leaños accept the Best 48-Hour Film on Saturday, September 14, 2024. At right, Edinburg Film Friendly winner Dalia Bouchée gives her acceptance speech at the Edinburg Arts Cultural Entertainment Center on Saturday,…
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Staff Report The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a Public Affairs Luncheon focusing on business and valuations on Sept. 19, 2024. The event, featuring representatives from the Hidalgo County Appraisal District, will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico is one of the largest sources of oil and natural gas in the world and the primary reason that the US is now the leading country in production.…
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