Photo above — Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to local media before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Ascension Seton Medical Center on Dec. 22, 2020, in Austin. Credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/POOL via American-Statesman By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 7, 2023 — Ever…
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Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 1, 2023 Since 2013, the Federal Reserve has conducted an annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), which seeks to measure the economic wellbeing of US households. In October 2022, 11,000 adults across the…
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Photo above — Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety. Credit: Ryan McCrimmon for The Texas Tribune By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune, June 1, 2023 Most Texas drivers will no…
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EDINBURG, May 24, 2023 – Starting today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer assistance to residents at two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Hidalgo County. The centers are located in McAllen and Palmview, and will open for business beginning at…
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EDINBURG, TX, May 24, 2024 – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce its upcoming networking event, Power Punch at Lunch, presented by South Texas Health System Clinics. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for local businesses…
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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, both…
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Photo above: UTRGV business professor Derek Abrams was recruited in March 2023 by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), to help to design a new curriculum for Amazon Small Business Academy (ASBA). (UTRGV courtesy photo) Visit https://www.smallbusiness.amazon/ to learn more about the new…
Read MorePhoto above: Seven Brew is in the process of finishing out its newest locations in Edinburg. Total investment in Edinburg is more than 5 million in recent months. Photo credit: City of Edinburg Edinburg, TX , May 18, 2023– The…
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EDINBURG, TX – The library will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, May 18th,2023 at 6 PM. The Veteran Resource Fair provides Veterans and their families with information to various veteran specific programs and resources. Brought to you by…
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By: Dr. M. Ray Perryman Federal funds directly support individuals and businesses across Texas. In 2022, nearly $277.6 billion was spent in the state by various agencies. That’s down from $349.7 billion in 2021 and $321.0 billion in 2020, when…
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