South Texas College raises minimum wage by $2

July 27, 2023

Photo above: Andrea Rojas a student working in the College Connections department at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus assists students with admission and enrollment support. Students like Rojas will be among those who will see their pay increase to $15 an…

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

July 26, 2023

Edinburg TX, August 15, 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 tomorrow, Aug. 16, at Edinburg City…

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Edinburg Native Growing A Solar Empire Across Texas

July 19, 2023

By Amanda Sotelo Edinburg TX, July 18, 2023 — From South Texas College to owning a multi-million-dollar company that was recently recognized by Forbes, Joshua Moore credits the college for giving him the foundation he needed to a powerful career.…

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Working

July 18, 2023

July 12, 2023 The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor shortages and about 9.8 million job openings. Various factors have been blamed, including…

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Vackars gift $1 million to the UTRGV Department of Communication 

June 29, 2023

Photo above — Group photo at the press conference where Janet and Robert Vackar announce the Janet Ogden Vackar Spirit of Philanthropy Endowed Scholarship for students in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the…

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Stuff on Shelves

June 28, 2023

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 21, 2023 Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the relatively smooth functioning of the supply chain was something most people rarely thought of and took for granted. In fact, few could even tell you what…

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Hispanics officially make up the biggest share of Texas’ population, new census numbers show

June 22, 2023

Photo above — Luisa and Antonio Perez dance to the band Tigrillos at the Festival Viva Mexico in Corpus Christi on Sept. 8, 2013. Credit: Eddie Seal for The Texas Tribune White people had been the state’s largest population group…

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Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV Raises $38,000 for Community Project

June 21, 2023

Edinburg TX, June 20, 2023 — After 9 months of hard work, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV graduation in early June 2023 at Castle Hill Bistro. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Community…

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Happy Birthday, Dr. Smith!

June 19, 2023

June 14, 2023 It’s Adam Smith’s 300th birthday (June 5th, 16th, or 18th, depending on the calendar that you choose)! He was one of history’s most influential thinkers, basically articulating the framework of capitalism. It’s a moment worthy of reflection.…

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La Sienna Apartments to Host Ribbon-Cutting in Edinburg

June 15, 2023

Total investment in Edinburg is $40 million Edinburg, Texas, June 15, 2023 – The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the highly anticipated La Sienna Apartments is set to take place in Edinburg on today, June 15. In partnership with the Edinburg Chamber…

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