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The Working Poor
Dr. M. Ray Perryman In 2022, 37.9 million people (11.5% the US population), lived below the official poverty level according to the US Census Bureau. For context, in 2022, the weighted average poverty threshold for a family of four was $29,950. For an individual, it was income below $14,880. These values are updated annually to…
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STC conduit for cutting-edge careers in manufacturing
Photo above: Since 2010, Manufacturing Day at STC’s Technology Campus has been a showcase for the innovation and ingenuity of regional manufacturers. STC recently hosted more than 100 students who spent the day meeting with industry professionals and learning of all the latest advancements in industry. Joey Gomez, STC Communications MCALLEN, TEXAS – South Texas College’s…
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UTRGV admits fifth PACT cohort to Physician Assistant early assurance program
Photo above: The fifth cohort of the Physician Assistant Career Track Early Assurance Program (PACT) in the College of Health Professions at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley attended the White Coat Ceremony for the PA class of 2026 this summer. The cohort, shown from left, includes Alondra Arjona, Vanesa Calvillo-Fernandez, Melissa Gonzalez, Ciara…
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UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to establish cancer research center
Picture above: seated from left to right: Dr. Everardo Cobos, chair of medicine and oncology; Dr. Subhash C. Chauhan, director of the South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research; Dr. Michael Hocker, dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine and senior vice president for UT Health RGV; U.S. Rep. Vicente González (TX-34); UTRGV President…
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South Texas College expands philosophy program with pre-law track
Photo above: South Texas College (STC) recently expanded its Philosophy Program to offer Rio Grande Valley students a new option for pursuing a degree in law with a new pre-law track. STC Communications photo. By Sara Reyna, STC Communications Offering students a new option at kick-starting a degree in law, South Texas College (STC) recently expanded…
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UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to combat cancer health disparities in underserved Hispanic communities
Photo above: Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the NIH RCMI award and a professor at the UTRGV School of Medicine, will lead the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. (UTRGV Photo by Jesús Alférez) By María González, UTRGV Communications Edinburg, TX –UTRGV will hold a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, to…
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DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in October
Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification card renewal and replacement services. The appointments will be available on Saturdays—Oct. 5, 12, 19,…
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Hidalgo County DA to Co-Host Domestic Violence Awareness Press Conference on October 17
Photo above: Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios. Photo courtesy Hidalgo County. Staff Report EDINBURG – Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios’ Office, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley District Attorneys Coalition, will host its annual press conference for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 17, 2024. The event will be held…
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Free Ballet Nepantla’s ‘Mística’ Performance Set for October 21 at UTRGV Performing Arts Center
Staff Report A unique dance performance, “Mística,” will take the stage at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Presented by Ballet Nepantla, the production blends traditional Mexican folklórico with contemporary dance, offering a tribute to ancestral heritage. The event is free to the community. Founded…
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Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates
Photo above: Texas Department of Criminal Justice William G. McConnell Unit at Chase Field in Beeville in 2013. Credit: Jennifer Whitney for The Texas Tribune By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas TribuneOct. 1, 2024 “Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization…