Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The South Texas International Film Festival (STXIFF) will officially launch its 2025 season with an annual Networking Mixer on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the ACE Center in Edinburg. Organized by the City of Edinburg’s…
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Photo Caption:South Texas College, Hidalgo County and community partners are advocating for those in the foster care system by supporting the county’s first-ever Foster Youth Initiative rental vouchers for housing assistance to aged-out foster youth. Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg,…
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Staff Report Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order allowing farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley to draw excess water from the Rio Grande for irrigation. The move comes after heavy rainfall in Mexico caused…
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Photo above: Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores speaks during a debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez. During the debate, Flores attacked Gonzalez for his stance on immigration and the border. Credit: Courtesy: CBS4 NBC23/NewsNation By Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneOct. 18, 2024…
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Staff Report AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert L. Lozano as the presiding officer of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA), with his term running until February 1, 2026. The HCRMA is tasked with developing and overseeing…
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Photo above: Since 2010, Manufacturing Day at STC’s Technology Campus has been a showcase for the innovation and ingenuity of regional manufacturers. STC recently hosted more than 100 students who spent the day meeting with industry professionals and learning of all…
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Photo above: The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) in the College of Health Professions at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley attended the White Coat Ceremony for the PA class of 2026…
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Picture above: seated from left to right: Dr. Everardo Cobos, chair of medicine and oncology; Dr. Subhash C. Chauhan, director of the South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research; Dr. Michael Hocker, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine…
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Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8%…
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Photo above: South Texas College (STC) recently expanded its Philosophy Program to offer Rio Grande Valley students a new option for pursuing a degree in law with a new pre-law track. STC Communications photo. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Offering students…
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