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Frazzled, Frustrated, and Fatigued!
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Sometimes, our modern technological advances are two edged, and what begins as an improvement may ultimately end up having an unanticipated negative effect on productivity. A recent report by Microsoft illustrates a widespread example of this phenomenon. Trillions of globally aggregated and anonymized Microsoft 365 data bits were used to identify…
STC and STJDA expand collaboration to support children living with diabetes
Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications In a meaningful step toward improving the lives of children with diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas College Interim Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Margo Vargas-Ayala, DNP, has been appointed to the board of the South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association (STJDA). Her new role reinforces STC’s enduring partnership…
TxDOT, Law Enforcement Crack Down on Speeding Ahead of Statewide Safety Campaign
Staff Report PHARR TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is teaming up with law enforcement agencies statewide to urge drivers to slow down, as speeding remains the top contributing factor in deadly crashes across Texas. TxDOT’s latest “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign begins this month, reminding drivers to “Drive Like a Texan: Kind.…
Com. Ellie Torres, Dos Vientos Residents Celebrate New Street Lights
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres will host a community celebration on Wednesday, July 16, to mark the installation of 15 new streetlights in the Dos Vientos Subdivision. The project, which serves approximately 192 residents across 58 lots, is part of a broader initiative to improve safety and infrastructure…
UTRGV Ballet Folklórico presents Alegría: 55th Anniversary Summer Show
By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TX – UTRGV Ballet Folklórico proudly presents Alegría, a breathtaking display of traditional Mexican dance and music that will leave audiences mesmerized. The single night performance will start at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. Directed by Miguel Peña, Alegría…
Hidalgo County Cancels 2025 Operation Border Health Due to Budget, Staffing Challenges
Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department has announced the cancellation of this year’s Operation Border Health event, which had been scheduled for July 21–25, 2025. The decision was made in coordination with the Texas Department of State Health Services and other regional partners, citing recent funding cuts and…
UTRGV, Region One to host free STEM summer camp for autistic children
By Karen Villarreal, UTRGV Communications EDINBURG, TEXAS – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Behavior and Child Development Lab (BeChildLab), in partnership with the STEM Center of South Texas at Region One ESC, will host a free, two-week summer camp specially designed for autistic children ages 8 to 12. “Each week, we will host 30…
Museum of South Texas History to Host Inaugural Tacos & Tequila Fundraiser
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The Museum of South Texas History will debut its first annual Tacos & Tequila fundraiser on July 25, offering an evening of food, culture, and music to support its mission of preserving and sharing the Rio Grande Valley’s heritage. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and will feature taco tastings…
Free Welding Certification Program Offered By Region One
Staff Report EDINBURG TX — Residents of Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr counties have an opportunity to gain in-demand job skills through a free Welding Certification Program offered by Region One ESC’s Division of Leadership & Community Impact. The hands-on training program is designed to prepare participants for immediate entry into the workforce, providing valuable skills…
ECISD Elementaries Shine in Preliminary State Assessment Scores, Sixth Grade Math Drops
Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG TX — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District officials presented an overview of preliminary State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores during last week’s board meeting, highlighting district-wide performance trends and calling for targeted improvements in middle school math instruction. The meeting was held on Tuesday, July 24. Assessment Director Jose…
