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South Texans face a bigger burden than ever to pay rent, study finds
Photo above: The Mueller neighborhood in East Austin on Oct. 7, 2023. Credit: John Jordan/The Texas Tribune By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune And Edinburg Advocate Staff Reports Edinburg, Texas, Jan. 27, 2024 — Texas renters are under more pressure from the state’s high housing costs than ever, according to a Harvard University study released Thursday. The impact…
HCSO Busts Illegal Gambling Operation in Rural Edinburg – Eight Arrested
Photo above: Quinta Los Portillos, situated at the 1900 Block of North 83rd Street in rural Edinburg, Texas, is the site of an alleged illegal gambling operation. Staff Report Edinburg, TX, January 27, 2024 – Hidalgo County Sheriff deputies investigated an alleged gambling operation that resulted in eight arrests and confiscation of a large number of…
VITA tax preparation services set to begin at STC
Photo Caption: Cynthia Sanchez (left), associate professor with STC’s Business Administration program and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site coordinator at the college’s Mid-Valley campus assists volunteers recently at a training. STC will be hosting the VITA program as they prepare to help taxpayers process their returns ahead of the filing deadline on April 15.…
UTRGV College of Engineering and Computer Science Receives Approval for New Ph.D. Program in Computer Science
Photo above: UTRGV President Guy Bailey and university leaders addressed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board today in Austin as the group moved forward with the approval of the second Ph.D. degree for the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The new Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications will offer rigorous, fundamental…
Museum of South Texas History to Host Presentation on Palm Care and Maintenance
Staff Report Edinburg, TX, September 23, 2023 — The Museum of South Texas History will feature Chuck Malloy from the Palm Society of South Texas in its upcoming Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Palm Care and Maintenance,” scheduled for January 28 at 2 p.m. The event will take place in the Courtyard Gallery and is open…
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…
