Perryman Column: Jobs By the Numbers

August 21, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 21, 2023 Texas continues to shatter records for new jobs. The expansion has been broad based, both in terms of industries and geographic areas. Our latest projections call for notable employment gains over the next…

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TODAY: Edinburg EDC, Chamber Host Informational Session on Low Interest Rate Business Loan Program

August 16, 2023

Edinburg TX, August 16, 2023 — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Edinburg Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce an upcoming informational session about the Interest Buy Down Program to be held today, Aug. 16, at Edinburg City…

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Perryman Column: Keeping Things Moving

August 14, 2023

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 09, 2023 As you probably know, UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an agreement to narrowly avert a nationwide strike. This high-stakes standoff likely wasn’t nightly dinner table conversation for most of you,…

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What Recession?

August 10, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 02, 2023 While we’re not out of the woods, opinions about the likelihood of recession are shifting away from the doom and gloom which has been prevalent over the past year. I have always felt…

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Ingrid Monserrat Takes the Stage as FemCity’s Speaker for August 2023

August 1, 2023

August 31, 2023 — Hold on to your hats, ladies, because FemCity RGV is about to spice up August like never before! We’re thrilled to announce the fabulous, the amazing, the one and only Ingrid Monserrat as the FemCity speaker…

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Heat Wave

August 1, 2023

Dr. M. Ray Perryman, August 1, 2023 Texas has thus far endured a heat wave of historic proportions in the summer of 2023. The higher-than-normal temperatures have created health issues for many residents and impacted quality of life for millions…

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Annual Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Is Aug. 11-13

July 31, 2023

Edinburg TX, July 31, 2023 — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11-13. State law exempts sales tax on…

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Cinnaholic – Edinburg Opening Today!

July 28, 2023

Plant-based cinnamon rolls and sweet treats hosting grand opening EDINBURG, TX (July 24, 2023) – Cinnaholic, one of the fastest growing plant-based concepts in the country, will open on Friday, July 28 in Edinburg, TX, the first Cinnaholic in the Rio…

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Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Invites Nominations for New Board Members

July 28, 2023

Edinburg, TX, July 28, 2023 — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for a new board member to join the organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate business professionals who are…

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UPDATED: 10-year old child dies, brings total to 4 deaths in head-on crash

July 28, 2023

Photo above: The vehicle driven by Sheng Li Jiang, an alleged drunk driver, in a two-car accident that resulted in the death of three persons. Photo credit: City of Edinburg. UPDATE: Edinburg Police today confirmed that the 10-year old girl…

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