Posts Tagged ‘Business’
12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival Set for Sept. 10-12 in Edinburg
Edinburg, South Texas International Film Festival, STXIFF, ACE Center, Edward James Olmos, Valente Rodriguez, Dannie McCallum, independent film, Rio Grande Valley, pitch competition, red carpet, awards gala, City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg will host the 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival from Sept. 10-12, 2026, at…
Read MoreLas Almas Food Hall to Open in Downtown Edinburg, Bringing 30-Plus Jobs and Diverse Dining
Edinburg, Las Almas Food Hall, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, EEDC, Aaron Rivera, Amira Kalifa, Garcia-Kalifa family, downtown Edinburg, UTRGV, economic development, food hall, Cano Street Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation has announced the upcoming opening of Las Almas Food Hall, a locally owned food hall development at 225 E. Cano St.…
Read MoreSouth Texas Fashion Society to Hold Ribbon Cutting in Edinburg Aug. 7
Edinburg, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Fashion Society, ribbon cutting, fashion, Rio Grande Valley, new business Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for South Texas Fashion Society on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at 602 W. University Dr. South Texas Fashion Society is…
Read MoreEdinburg to Break Ground on Workforce Resource Center at Ebony Hills Golf Club Aug. 10
Edinburg, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, Workforce Resource Center, Ebony Hills Golf Club, economic development, workforce training, career opportunities Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Workforce Resource Center on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Ebony Hills Golf Club,…
Read MoreSouth Texas Republican builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue
Photo above: An aerial view of an apartment complex next to commercially zoned land for sale in McAllen on May 12, 2025. Michael Gonzales for The Texas Tribune. Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Pharr TX — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: Stop the mass deportation of…
Read MoreThe Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy
Dr. M. Ray Perryman Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years. The current environment involves notable potential for volatility, but the state is well positioned for ongoing expansion. (We’ve discussed many of the key patterns affecting performance in recent columns…
Read MoreHidalgo County Metro Jumps 23 Spots to Rank No. 2 Nationally for Young Homebuyer Access
Hidalgo County, McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, homeownership, mortgage, young buyers, ConsumerAffairs, Elizabeth Suarez, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen Economic Development Corporation, FHA loans, Rio Grande Valley, affordability Staff Report Edinburg TX – The McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area jumped 23 spots in one year to rank second in the nation for young homebuyer access, according to a 2026 analysis…
Read MoreUTRGV student earns spot on new reality music competition “Operación Triunfo USA”
Photo above: UTRGV student José Ángel Fernández recently earned a coveted spot on the new music reality show, Operación Triunfo USA (Operation Triumph USA). (Courtesy: Telemundo) By Amanda L. Alaniz, UTRGV Communications Edinburg TX – Living with fellow musicians, practicing around the clock and performing weekly on national television is now a reality for UTRGV student…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC, Workforce Solutions to Host Skilled Trades Job Fair July 23
Edinburg, Tools and Talent, skilled trades, job fair, Workforce Solutions, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, RGV Operation Get Hired, welding, HVAC, manufacturing, construction, mechanics Staff Report Edinburg TX – Workforce Solutions and the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation will host the Tools & Talent Skilled Trades Job Fair on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon…
Read MoreEdinburg World Birding Center to Host Free “Oh My Mud!” International Mud Day Event June 27
Edinburg World Birding Center, International Mud Day, Family Events, Edinburg TX Staff Report Edinburg TX – The City of Edinburg and the Edinburg World Birding Center will host “Oh My Mud!,” a free International Mud Day celebration, Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Edinburg World Birding Center picnic area, 714 S. Raul…
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