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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Photo above: Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the NIH RCMI award and a professor at the UTRGV School of Medicine, will lead the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. (UTRGV Photo by Jesús Alférez) By María González,…
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Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification…
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Photo above: Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Staff Report EDINBURG – Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios’ Office, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley District Attorneys Coalition, will host its annual press…
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Staff Report A unique dance performance, “Mística,” will take the stage at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Ballet Nepantla, the production blends traditional Mexican folklórico with contemporary…
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Photo above: Silver coins are among some of the items to be auctioned off. Staff Report Hidalgo County will hold a public auction featuring general merchandise, jewelry, silver, and other items on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. The…
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Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department has been nationally recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its excellence in public health emergency preparedness. The recognition comes through Project…
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Staff Report EDINBURG — Award-winning Russian pianist Tatiana Dorokhova, Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite of the 2024 Gurwitz International Piano Competition, will perform at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Performing Arts Complex on Friday, Oct. 11, at 7…
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