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Here’s what Texans need to know about the new FAFSA to get aid for college
Photo above: Early College High school juniors listen to a presentation on college applications at the Austin Community College’s Round Rock campus on May 5, 2023. Credit: Leila Saidane/The Texas Tribune By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2024 The launch of the revamped federal application to receive aid for college pushed this year’s filing deadlines,…
Practical Tips for Boosting Health, Happiness, and Confidence
Photo via Pexels By Chloe Pearson Even the most confident person could use a boost now and then. A healthy self-esteem can help you navigate the world with ease and encourages you to achieve your goals more efficiently. There are many small actions you can take to enhance your mental and physical well-being day to day. …
South Texas Educator’s Impact on Chicano Movement Explored in Sunday Speaker Series
Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, January 3, 2024 — The Museum of South Texas History is set to host a captivating presentation as part of its Sunday Speaker Series, featuring South Texas educator Aurelio Manuel Montemayor and writer Thomas Ray García. The event, titled “How a South Texas Educator Transformed the Chicano Movement,” is scheduled for 2…
Looking Back
Dr. M. Ray Perryman January 10, 2023 As I’ve said before, one of the most striking characteristics the US economy demonstrated in 2023 was resilience. Texas set a blazing growth pace for the year, though things slowed a bit toward the end. Let’s look back at the year and the key developments from an economic…
UTRGV Chess Team advances again to Final Four, Takes fourth spot at Pan-American team competition
Photo above: For the ninth time, the UTRGV Chess Team has advanced to the national championship of collegiate chess, the Final Four, also known as the President’s Cup. The UTRGV Team A earned the fourth spot at the Final Four competition held this past weekend, Jan. 4-7, in the Rio Grande Valley for the first…
Letty Chavez Appointed Hidalgo County Auditor by Board of Judges
From Staff ReportsEdinburg, Texas, Dec. 18, 2023 — The Hidalgo County Board of Judges has officially named Letty Chavez as the new Hidalgo County Auditor, succeeding Interim County Auditor Linda Fong upon her retirement. The appointment, effective December 1, 2023, marks a significant step for Ms. Chavez, who had been serving as the First Assistant County…
UTRGV commemorates 50,000-graduate milestone at Fall 2023 commencement
Photo above: Nearly 3,000 UTRGV graduates walked the stage on Friday, Dec. 15, at the Brownsville campus to kickoff the Fall 2023 Commencement weekend for the university. During this commencement UTRGV surpasses 50,000 graduates to date since its first ceremonies in 2015. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike) By Victoria Brito Morales Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 18,…
Edinburg CISD Names Former Board Member As New Athletic Director
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, Texas, Dec. 15, 2023 —Oscar Salinas, a former Edinburg CISD Board member and current head coach and athletic director at La Feria High School, was named as the new ECISD as the incoming Athletic Director. Salinas was elected to the ECISD Board of Trustees Place 2 seat in 2014. He was…
ECISD Athletic Director Retiring, Board Considering Replacement This Thursday
By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg Texas, Dec. 12, 2023 — Edinburg CISD Athletic Director Rogelio “Roy” Garza will be retiring after almost ten years in the position and more than 30 years in education. “It’s time,” Garza said of his announced retirement set for Jan. 31, 2024. The Edinburg Advocate will have an interview next week…
Lopez-Singleterry Officially Enters Race for Hidalgo County’s 476th District Court
From Staff Reports Hidalgo County Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 — Judge Nereida Lopez-Singleterry filed to run for the position of Judge of Hidalgo County’s 476th District Court. She formally filed the necessary paperwork with the Hidalgo County Democratic Party to secure her place on the ballot for the 2024 Democratic Primary. Having initially declared her candidacy…
