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Sales Tax Holidays for Water-Efficient and ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 27-29
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, both take place Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers…
UTRGV RCVCOBE professor helps design curriculum for Amazon Small Business Academy
Photo above: UTRGV business professor Derek Abrams was recruited in March 2023 by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), to help to design a new curriculum for Amazon Small Business Academy (ASBA). (UTRGV courtesy photo) Visit https://www.smallbusiness.amazon/ to learn more about the new program. By Amanda L. Alaniz Edinburg TX– May 19, 2023 – In March 2023, UTRGV…
Edinburg Holds Veterans Resource Fair May 18
EDINBURG, TX – The library will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, May 18th,2023 at 6 PM. The Veteran Resource Fair provides Veterans and their families with information to various veteran specific programs and resources. Brought to you by the Veterans Land Board (VLB.) For more information, contact the library at (956) 383-6246.
Where the Money Flows
By: Dr. M. Ray Perryman Federal funds directly support individuals and businesses across Texas. In 2022, nearly $277.6 billion was spent in the state by various agencies. That’s down from $349.7 billion in 2021 and $321.0 billion in 2020, when assorted COVID-19 stimulus packages were in place. The last year of pre-pandemic data indicates $206.8…
Governor issues disaster declaration for Hidalgo County in wake of recent weather event
Photo: Evan L’Roy for The Texas Tribune EDINBURG TX, May 11, 2023 – Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday declared a state of disaster for Hidalgo County in the aftermath of the recent April 28 storms that affected much of the region. The proclamation, issued Thursday, authorizes the use of all resources of state government and of…
STISD Ranked Second In State, Science Academy Ranked 15th On List Of Top Texas Public High Schools
MERCEDES – Online media service Stacker recently listed South Texas Independent School District’s (STISD) Science Academy as one of the top 30 high schools in the state of Texas that “stand out [among the thousands of schools] for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.” Science Academy earned…
Judge Cortez issues disaster declaration over potential migrant surge as Title 42 expires
Edinburg TX, May 11, 2023 – Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued a disaster declaration after receiving credible information from federal officials that large groups of migrants are amassing near the border. These groups could potentially surge the border upon the expiration of Title 42. “I have received credible information from officials with Customs and…
About 3,500 slated to graduate in UTRGV’s Spring 2023 commencement
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa EDINBURG, TEXAS – MAY 8, 2023 – UTRGV will graduate more than 3,000 students in the spring 2023 semester, with four commencement ceremonies May 12-13. The first commencement will be in Edinburg at the Bert Ogden Arena. The first ceremony begins at 9 a.m. for: The second ceremony begins at 1 p.m.…
Hidalgo County Judge issues disaster declaration in the wake of weekend storms
After weekend storms caused widespread damage and power outages in the region, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez declared a disaster on Monday and appealed to Governor Greg Abbott for state emergency assistance. The disaster declaration is a necessary step to request help from state and federal agencies to cope with the storm’s impact, which…
Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Proposes $195M Bond Vote May 6
The bond election would have ZERO impact on the tax rate, district claims.EDINBURG, TX March 29, 2023 In its ongoing effort to mitigate flood problems and increase local drainage capacity during major rain events, the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 is proposing a $195 million bond package during the upcoming May 6 election. Hidalgo…
