Dr. M. Ray Perryman It is impossible to overstate the importance of literacy from a personal, professional, economic, or societal perspective. Texas has quite a bit of work to do! The National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) is a test…
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Staff Report EDINBURG, TX — Zoho Corporation, a global software company headquartered in Austin, has officially acquired the historic Echo Hotel property in Edinburg, with plans to redevelop the site into a state-of-the-art office campus. The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, offering an afternoon of Southern flair, food and networking at the historic Southern Pacific Depot. The event, titled Kentucky…
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Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg City Council on Tuesday approved the first phase of a parking ordinance aimed at easing congestion and restoring access for small businesses near the newly reopened courthouse. The new ordinance amends the city’s Code…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Siddons-Martin Emergency Group has officially opened a new $1.9 million service facility in the Edinburg North Industrial Park, expanding the company’s operations in South Texas and relocating from its previous site in Pharr. The 12,000-square-foot…
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Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — The Edinburg City Council has advanced plans for a downtown parking garage, deciding to start negotiations with the top contractor and setting a firm budget limit of $6.2 million as part of the design-build process. “This…
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Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Executive Director. This role is integral to the EDC’s mission of fostering economic growth and development within the city. Key…
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Staff Report Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg City Council is set to review and potentially approve a $6.2 million downtown parking garage project at its meeting tonight. The project, aimed at improving accessibility and efficiency in the city’s core, would…
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Staff Report Edinburg TX — The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will hold a New Member Orientation on Friday, March 14, 2025, offering an opportunity for members to learn about available benefits and engagement opportunities. The orientation will take place at…
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By Dr. M. Ray Perryman The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is the nation’s best-known framework for categorizing US higher education institutions into tiers based on various criteria. Of particular interest from an economic perspective are the designations…
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