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County Official Completes Leadership 254
EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Commissioner David Fuentes was one of 24 county officials who in April completed Leadership 254, the 14-month-long Texas Association of Counties (TAC) leadership development program designed specifically for county officials. Leadership 254 class participants represented each county office and came from rural, suburban and urban counties across the state. County…
UTRGV and STC gain new grant to enhance visibility of agriculture careers
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in partnership with South Texas College, has received a $750,000 grant to train students in agriculture careers. “Pathways to NRCS and Academic Careers to Civil Engineering and Agriculture Students” (PANACEAS), aims to prepare future soil and agriculture scientists and civil engineers in future careers in agriculture-related professions. (Courtesy Photo)…
Gov. Greg Abbott Pushes School Voucher Program For Private Schools
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, May 10, 2022 Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday voiced support for a school voucher plan, offering his clearest embrace in recent memory of letting parents use taxpayers dollars to send their kids to nonpublic schools. “We can fully fund public schools while also giving parents a choice about which…
Spring Commencement Set for May 13-14 at UTRGV
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MAY 10, 2022 – UTRGV will celebrate its Spring Class of 2022 with commencement ceremonies in Edinburg and Brownsville. More than 3,000 candidates are expected to walk the stage over the course of two days, May 13-14. Friday, May 13, on the UTRGV Brownsville Campus 3 p.m. College of Fine Arts College of…
Lack Of Communication Between Child Welfare And Juvenile Justice Systems Hurts Foster Kids, Court Monitors Say
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune, May 4, 2022 “Lack of communication between child welfare and juvenile justice systems hurts foster kids, court monitors say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign…
County Judge Richard F. Cortez Invites President Biden To Tour The Border
EDINBURG – As the May 23 deadline to end Title 42 approaches, Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez sent a letter to President Joe Biden inviting him to visit Hidalgo County before the Administration “makes any substantial changes to current border policy.” The 2-page letter, dated May 2, 2022, explains to the President that Hidalgo County…
UTRGV Students Garner 90 Awards At Local, Regional Advertising Competitions
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – MAY 3, 2022 – UTRGV students logged big wins in American Advertising Federation competitions this year at both the local and regional levels, with 90 awards. In the American Advertising Federation (AAF) District 10 regional competition, four UTRGV graphic design students won five accolades. The winners from the UTRGV School…
Here’s How Two Texas Constitutional Amendments Could Lower Some Property Taxes
By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune, April 27, 2022 “Here’s how two Texas constitutional amendments could lower some property taxes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Are you struggling with rising property…
Nonprofit Backing Vallejo In Congressional Run-off Accused of Campaign Finance Violations
By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, April 26, 2022 As Democratic voters prepare to pick their party’s nominee for one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races, a Rio Grande Valley nonprofit is being accused of violating federal campaign finance law for how it has backed one of the candidates. Michelle Vallejo, a small…
UTRGV to make announcement with new UT Center in Laredo
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – APRIL 25, 2022 – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will make an announcement Thursday, April 28, at the UT Education and Research Center at Laredo regarding the establishment of a partnership to offer degrees in social work in Laredo. UTRGV and UT System have established a Memorandum of Understanding…
