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Library to Host Free Career Workshops for Women in September
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library will host a free workshop series in September designed to help women strengthen their career readiness skills and prepare for the workforce. The program, titled She Succeeds: Workshops for Women in the Workforce, will run every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library’s meeting…
Edinburg CISD awarded $350K grant for health science programs
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – Edinburg CISD has received a $350,000 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant to expand its health science programs and provide students with real-world training for careers in the healthcare field. The funding is being used to enhance courses such as Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology, Health Science Theory,…
UTRGV ranked No. 7 in nation by Washington Monthly; No. 1 in Texas for third straight year
Above – College guide states that the university is bringing flagship-level education to Rio Grande Valley and redefining what a regional public university can accomplish UTRGV is ranked No. 7 nationally and No. 1 in Texas in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide, which highlights colleges’ commitment to affordability, access, and strong student outcomes. (Illustration by UTRGV)…
Edinburg CISD Board to Consider Budget, Tax Rate, and Safety Audit at Tuesday Night’s Meeting
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees will meet Tuesday to take up several key items, including the approval of the district’s 2025-26 budget, the adoption of new tax rates, a safety and security audit, and the hiring of a new director of finance. Trustees are scheduled to…
STC to launch free small business Cybersecurity Clinic
Amanda Sotelo, STC Communications The South Texas College Cybersecurity program recently secured a $467,000 Advanced Technological Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation to create the Rio Grande Valley’s first Cybersecurity Clinic. The three-year grant awarded by the U.S. Government’s independent science agency, will provide STC with the funds to help local small businesses,…
STC ready for Artificial Intelligence
Joey Gomez, STC Communications Hidalgo County, X – South Texas College is working diligently to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the scope of its programs through a decentralized, but ethics-driven approach meant to balance AI restrictions with opportunity. AI should not be considered a fad, but a permanent technological shift that must be addressed proactively according…
Saturday: Diabetes and Dialysis Event Scheduled in Edinburg
Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – A free community event aimed at helping patients and caregivers better understand diabetes and dialysis will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. The program, titled Taking Charge: Diabetes & Dialysis in the Rio Grande Valley, runs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and…
UT Health RGV expert urges parents to prioritize their children’s eye exams
Photo above: August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month and Dr. Lorena Flores-Hernandez, an optometrist and glaucoma specialist at UT Health RGV, urges families to prioritize regular eye exams as the school year begins. “Healthy vision is critical for learning and development,” she said. Pictured is the phoropter in an exam room at the…
Thursday: Omar Ochoa to Rally Edinburg Community at Campaign Kickoff Celebration
CONTENT BY CANDIDATE. Note: The Edinburg Advocate does not endorse any candidate for any office. Candidates are welcome to send in their first campaign announcements at no charge. The Edinburg Advocate does not edit these announcements and does not vet the statements made in these announcements. Edinburg, TX – Attorney and lifelong Edinburg resident Omar…
Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas
Photo above: Dr. Spencer R. Berthelsen visits with patient Francisco Garcia, a fellow physician, before his annual physical at their clinic in Sugar Land on Sept. 22, 2011. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Data reporting by Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune “Health…
