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July 12, 2023 The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor shortages and about 9.8 million job openings. Various factors have been blamed, including the “Great Resignation” and low labor force participation rates. Not exactly! The Edinburg Advocate: Your best…
$3M Awarded to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health & Edinburg PD for Mental Health Crisis Response Unit
Photo above: Leaders from the Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and the Edinburg Police Department announced a recent $3M grant. Rio Grande Valley (RGV) July 18, 2023 – Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) in partnership with the Edinburg Police Department (Edinburg PD), received a $3,000,000 award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to…
There’ Still Time to Apply for Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV
Photo above: Recent graduates of the Leadership Edinburg Program. Photo courtesy the Edinburg Chamber. EDINBURG,TX, August 8, 2023 – The Leadership Edinburg (L.E.) steering committee announced the application window for the Leadership Edinburg Class XXXV will be closing next week. Aspiring community leaders are encouraged to submit their applications by August 18, 2023. For years,…
Edinburg Public Works Department receives prestigious safety award
Photo above — City of Edinburg Public Works Department staff received the award at the American Public Works Association conference. EDINBURG, TX, June 29, 2023 –The City of Edinburg is proud to announce that the Public Works Department’s Real-Time Hydrological System (RTHS) has been selected for the 2023 Exceptional Performance Award for Safety by the Texas…
Vackars gift $1 million to the UTRGV Department of Communication
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 Rio Bank Building in McAllen, Texas. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy) By Kelli Quin Edinburg…
New Edinburg Compensation Plan Makes ECISD Teachers Highest Paid In South Texas
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 makes Edinburg CISD teachers the highest paid in South Texas.The starting pay for Bus Drivers…
UTRGV’s Karen Lozano named ‘Great Immigrant, Great American’ by Carnegie Corp. of New York
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 – The Carnegie Corporation of New York has named UTRGV’s Dr. Karen Lozano, professor of Mechanical…
Stuff on Shelves
By Dr. M. Ray Perryman, June 21, 2023 Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the relatively smooth functioning of the supply chain was something most people rarely thought of and took for granted. In fact, few could even tell you what the phrase meant. The Edinburg Advocate: Your best source for Edinburg Business News The global health crisis,…
Judge admonishes Texas foster care officials, saying they don’t properly monitor facilities housing kids
Photo above — The United States District Court in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 11, 2023. This courthouse is home to the Corpus Christi Division of the Southern District of Texas. Credit: Blaine Young for The Texas Tribune Children “often age out of care more damaged than when they entered (the state’s foster care system).”…
ECISD Board To Consider Adding BBQ To Its CTE Program
Edinburg 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 & Education News Among the many other items on the Edinburg CISD Board of Trustees’ agenda…
