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Undercount!
Dr. Ray Perryman The US Census Bureau recently released the 2020 Census estimated undercount and overcount rates from its Post-Enumeration Survey. While we feared an undercount for Texas, it was even worse than expected. The estimated costs of these downstream effects over the 2021 through 2030 period include an estimated $59.0 billion in gross product…
Local Municipalities To Host Regional Hurricane Preparedness Press Conference
Collaboration Aims to Prepare Region for the Impact of Natural Disasters EDINBURG, Texas– In an effort to ensure our region is prepared for the start of hurricane season, the city of Edinburg in conjunction with Hidalgo County, Pharr, McAllen, Mission, Weslaco, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will be hosting a Hurricane Preparedness…
TSC Receives School Safety Spotlight Recognition For CampusSafety And Security Initiatives
Photo above: TSC’s Safety and Security Center has been recognized for its collaborative partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. BROWNSVILLE, Texas (May 25, 2022) – Texas Southmost College recently received a School Safety Spotlight Program recognition from the Texas School Safety Center for its collaborative safety and security work with local, state…
South Texas College Gears Up For Its 14th Annual Ceramics Conference
MCALLEN, TEXAS (MAY 26, 2022) – South Texas College kicks off its 14th Annual South Texas Ceramic Showdown, “The Future is Fluid. Is Function Fixed?” with a reception as well as two days of demonstrations, art talks and a month-long exhibit for the community. The exhibit will be on view from June 6 to…
ASLI Program Graduates Ready To Contribute To Deaf Community
The first cohort of the ASLI program includes: Alexis Exinia, of Harlingen; Ana Lilia Hernandez, of Pharr; Kaitlyn Morales, of Brownsville; Cristela Garcia, of Edinburg; Delia Landeros, of Mission; Rebecca Villareal, of Brownsville; and Lizeth Garcia, of Monterrey, MX, who is not photographed. (Courtesy Photo) By Karen Villarreal RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MAY 25, 2022 –…
Moderate Democrats Win Two Key South Texas Runoffs, While Another Is Too Close To Call
Photo Above: Morgan LaMantia defeated Sara Stapleton-Barrera in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas Senate District 27 on Tuesday. LaMantia is vying to replace retiring state Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr., D-Brownsville. Credit: Verónica G. Cárdenas for The Texas Tribune Moderate Democrats win two key South Texas runoffs, while another is too close to call By Patrick Svitek,…
Employ Edinburg Job Fair This Thursday
Employ Edinburg Will Host Over 50 Diverse Employers Seeking to Fill Various Positions EDINBURG, Texas – The City of Edinburg, the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), the Edinburg Library, Workforce Solutions, and South Texas College are excited to be partnering up to bring you the ‘Employ Edinburg’ Job Fair! With over 50 employers participating, ‘Employ…
Hidalgo County Scales Back Emergency Operational Level As Effects Of Pandemic Eases
EDINBURG – As the rate of COVID-19 deaths and infections eases locally, Hidalgo County will scale back its emergency operational response level. Currently, the county is at Level 1, which indicates Maximum Readiness; the county will move to Level 2, which is Escalated Operations effective immediately. “This does not mean the threat of this terrible disease has gone away,”…
UT Health RGV Urges Women To Get Annual Health And Wellness Check-ups
Above: Denise De Los Santos, MD, FACOG, OB-GYN , examines a patient. (UTRGV Photo by Jennifer Galindo) By Saira Cabrera RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MAY 20, 2022 – Every year during May, for Women’s Health Month, reminders go out to women to prioritize their health and well-being. The objective is to encourage them to put…
South Texas Builders Expo To Be Held In Edinburg
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and South Texas Builders Alliance has announced their inaugural South Texas Builders Expo. The highly anticipated expo will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, and Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, 118 Paseo Del Prado. The South Texas Builders Expo will host the region’s…
