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Families Can Enroll in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® Before Nov. 1 and Save
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2023. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones the chance to prepay a child’s future higher education at Texas public colleges and…
Services
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Despite the importance of its energy, food, and fiber, the Texas economy is increasingly services oriented. This outcome is not surprising given the sophisticated nature of the state’s industrial base; it’s a pattern common to every highly developed economy. Let’s examine past and expected future trends. You can basically think of…
Robert Vela Football Coach Saves Player From Choking With Heimlich Maneuver
Pictured above: Robert Vela High School football Coach Joseph Cantu, left, and sophomore player Angel Rios. Throughout time, the concept of a guardian angel has existed, somebody out there who watches over and protects you. We don’t necessarily know who these individuals are or when they might present themselves to us, but it is believed…
Letty Flores Files For ECISD Place 2 Seat
Letty Flores announced her run for the Edinburg CISD Place 2 position as an independent candidate. “I’m running for Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Place 2 in this coming November election because I want to reassure the safety and well being of all our ECISD employees, students, and parents,” Flores said. “I will restore confidence…
Elections Administrator Yvonne Ramón retires after 14 years
Edinburg, Texas – After 14 years as the Elections Administrator for the Hidalgo County Elections Department, Yvonne Ramón announced her retirement. “It is time,” said Ramón. “I have known that God led me to this challenging task of conducting elections for Hidalgo County. I have also known that He would let me know when it was…
Lone Star Literacy
Literacy is essential to many daily activities, and its importance to individual wellbeing can hardly be overstated. In an era of workforce shortages, it is rapidly becoming an economic imperative.
Maricela “Mari” De Leon Announces Run for ECISD School Board Pl. 3
San Carlos Native Files for Political Office in Edinburg Texas Edinburg—Maricela “Mari” De Leon announced her bid for Place 3 on the Edinburg CISD School Board on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. “I intend to be an advocate for students, parents, teachers, and district employees,” said Ms. De Leon. “I am a parent-advocate and community leader…
MOST History Spotlight Exhibit To Feature Traditional Kitchen Recipes
EDINBURG, Texas — To commemorate a vital part of regional community culture, the Museum of South Texas History presents “En La Cocina,” a spotlight exhibit opening Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Museum Store Arcade. A home kitchen in borderlands culture is where families gather to visit with family and friends, sometimes creating an assembly line…
9 Candidates In Race For 4 Seats On ECISD Board
Nine candidates have signed up for four seats on the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. The Election is set for Tuesday, November 2. Potential candidates had from July 23 to Aug. 22 to sign up for a place on the ballot. Candidates drew for positions on the ballot on Aug. 24. For…
