‘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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Hidalgo County releases review of timeline during courthouse construction

August 11, 2023

Edinburg, Texas, August 11, 2023 – Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez’s office today released an updated time line for the ongoing construction and remediation efforts at the new Hidalgo County Courthouse. “In an effort to provide the public with the latest…

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Eminent Domain used to buy holdout land for Hike and Bike Trail  

August 11, 2023

By Jesus Beltran II Edinburg Texas, August 11, 2023 – The City of Edinburg will use eminent its domain powers to acquire land for the Edinburg/McAllen Hike and Bike Trail. The agenda for the July 31 Edinburg City Commission meeting…

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UPDATE: Additional Suspect Arrested In Night Club Shooting, One Still At Large

August 11, 2023

Photo above: Jose Angle Favela is wanted in connection with the shooting at the El Antro Nightclub. Photo above: Danny Lee Cazares is wanted in connection with the shooting at the El Antro Nightclub. UPDATE: Suspect Jose Angle Favela was…

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