Photo above — Group photo at the press conference where Janet and Robert Vackar announce the Janet Ogden Vackar Spirit of Philanthropy Endowed Scholarship for students in the UTRGV College of Liberal Arts on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the…
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Edinburg, TX, June 28, 2023 —The Edinburg CISD Trustees approved their 2023-2024 Compensation Plan based on years of experience for teachers, nurses and librarians at last night’s board meeting. Starting salary for Teachers, Nurses and Librarians will be $57,250. That…
Read MorePhoto: 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 &…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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)…
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