Opening of schools sees an uptick in COVID cases

August 28, 2023

Edinburg Texas, Aug. 28, 2023 – Officials with the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department are seeing an uptick in COVID cases that correlates with the opening of school throughout the region. A total of 63 people in Hidalgo County…

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UTRGV School of Medicine unveils new ‘Transforming Care Together’ organizational structure

August 28, 2023

Transition to Integrated Service Units will unite school’s mission with long-term goal of becoming a larger, more efficient sustainable healthcare system (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Saira Cabrera Edinburg, Texas – Aug. 26, 2023 – The UTRGV School of Medicine…

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UTRGV to freeze tuition, mandatory academic fees for next two years

August 28, 2023

Board of Regents authorize all UT System institutions to maintain cost of attending college Edinburg TX, Aug. 25, 2023 – UTRGV’s reputation as one of the most affordable universities in the state received a boost Thursday when The University of Texas…

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‘Chronicle of Higher Education’ lists UTRGV as third-fastest growing public doctoral institution

August 25, 2023

(Illustrations by UTRGV Creative Services) By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa Edinburg Texas, Aug. 24, 2023 – The Chronicle of Higher Education recently released the Fall 2023 issue of the Almanac of Higher Education 2023, where for the sixth year in a row,…

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Free dental clinic for underserved patients coming to Edinburg Sept. 15th & 16th

August 25, 2023

First pre-screening opportunity set for Saturday  Edinburg, TX, August 25, 2023 – Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. extends a warm welcome to the Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) initiative as it collaborates with a group of local dentists spearheaded by Dr.…

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Hidalgo County Commissioners Court issues Burn Ban effective for up to 90 days

August 23, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, August 23, 2023 – The Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Court has issued a burn ban, effective immediately for up to 90 days.  Outdoor burning is restricted in the unincorporated areas of Hidalgo County, including incorporated cities that do not…

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Starting Sept. 1, Canales-sponsored law allows speed limits to be changed based on road conditions

August 22, 2023

Photo above — Cars drive down the highways after winter weather went through Dallas on Feb. 2, 2023. A new law allows the state to temporarily change the speed limit on sections of roads and highways because of bad weather,…

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UTRGV School of Music hosting first Vaquero Marching Band workshops

August 21, 2023

(UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Amanda L. Alaniz Edinburg, Texas, Aug. 20, 2023 – UTRGV School of Music is gearing up to welcome the first-ever Vaquero Marching Band to the university. Before the Fall semester begins Aug. 28, the School…

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South Texas College celebrates first graduates of inaugural Corrections Academy with Hidalgo County

August 18, 2023

Photo Caption: South Texas College has set an important milestone by recognizing its first cohort of students who have completed the college’s Basic County Corrections Academy in partnership with Hidalgo County. Photo credit: STC. By Joey Gomez, Hidalgo County, August 18,…

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AI Curriculum To Be Added To STC Computer and Information Technologies Bachelor’s program in fall 2023

August 15, 2023

Photo Caption: For the first time ever, STC’s Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree (BAT) in Computer and Information Technologies program (CITP) will be incorporating the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through a curriculum established by Amazon Web Services (AWS) called “Machine…

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