Photo: Dr. Karen Lozano, UTRGV professor of Mechanical Engineering and Julia Beecherl Endowed Professor, was named a “Great Immigrant, Great American” by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. (Courtesy Photo) By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa Edinburg TX – June 28, 2023…
Read MoreEdinburg TX, June 26, 2023 — The Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees will consider adding BBQ as part of its high school Career and Technical Education program during tomorrow’s regular school board meeting. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg CISD &…
Read More
Photo above — The National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI Program) has awarded a $199,838 grant to the UTRGV Center for Teaching Excellence’s Students as Learners and Teachers program (SaLT). Alyssa G. Cavazos, director of…
Read More
Photo above — The UTRGV School of Medicine (SOM) was notified Thursday that it has completed the final stage of accreditation required by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The School of Medicine will now be able to increase…
Read More
Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Com. Ellie Torres Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Eastside Soccer Park EDINBURG,TX, June 15, 2023 – Hidalgo County Precinct 4, Commissioner Ellie Torres hosted the successful ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Eastside Soccer Park, held Wednesday,…
Read More
Photo above — Screen capture of proposed rezoning. Dr. Anthony Garza, at bottom right, presents to the ECISD Board on proposed rezoning for 12 elementaries. Edinburg TX, June 14, 2023 — As Edinburg CISD’s student population continues to grow, overcrowding…
Read More
EDINBURG,TX, June 13, 2023 – Precinct 4 is excited to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly constructed East Side Soccer Park. The ribbon cutting will take place on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 10 am to 12 noon.…
Read More
Photo above — Hector Trejo, a UTRGV School of Medicine third-year medical student, encourages other medical school applicants to stay strong and motivated. Medical school, community and fatherhood are difficult to juggle, he says, but none is burdensome. (Courtesy photo)…
Read More
Edinburg, TX, June 12, 2023 – Kat Lozano is a talented actor known for her exceptional voice-acting skills. Born and raised in Edinburg, Texas, she graduated from Edinburg North High School in 2003. After completing high school, Kat pursued further education…
Read More
Photo above – Ximena Falcon Meza, at podium, was honored during a recent Edinburg City Council meeting. Standing behind Meza are members of her family. Edinburg TX — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez has announced eight students from who have received…
Read More