Posts Tagged ‘City’
Venezuela
Dr. M. Ray PerrymanPe Despite a wealth of natural resources, Venezuela has been facing prolonged upheaval, punctuated by hyperinflation, corruption, and a resultant humanitarian crisis. Recent developments, including the US removal of Nicolas Maduro, offer hope for meaningful improvement, though the situation is still evolving. Given the country’s vast oil reserves, the changing dynamics have…
Read MoreRio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition set for Feb. 21 at ACE Center
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, cultural arts, dance competition Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Division and Conceptos Dance Ensemble will present the 2026 Rio Grande Valley Dance Regional Competition on Feb. 21. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Edinburg…
Read MoreEight cadets to graduate from Edinburg Police Department’s inaugural academy class
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, police academy, public safety Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will graduate eight cadets from its first police academy class Feb. 20, marking the completion of the department’s inaugural training program. The graduation ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in the Edinburg City Council…
Read MoreSTC Dual Credit student steps up to protect valley businesses through Cybersecurity Clinic
Photo Caption: Maximiliano Rodriguez, 17, says he is already helping to safeguard the Rio Grande Valley’s digital future through an innovative Cybersecurity Clinic. He is part of a group of 12 students who are stepping up to provide free cybersecurity services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Photo courtesy STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen…
Read MoreSecond annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” to begin in Hidalgo County
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, Black History Month, community event Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Black History Month events across Hidalgo County will include the second annual “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a multi-day walk honoring enslaved African descendants who fled south in search of freedom in the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Organizers describe the…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC to host workforce resources workshop March 5
McAllen News, Edinburg TX News, business workshop, workforce development Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC), in partnership with Workforce Solutions and the Texas Workforce Commission, will present the first session of its Boost Your Business: Lunch & Learn Series March 5. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Edinburg EDC…
Read MoreEdinburg EDC, UTRGV to host Kauffman FastTrac business training program
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, business development, entrepreneurship Staff Report Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center, is accepting applications for the upcoming Kauffman FastTrac Program. The in-person course will be held at the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Training Room, 617…
Read MoreSTC Cybersecurity program introduces new associate degree in Artificial Intelligence
Photo Caption: STC is on the way to launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) created to meet a growing demand for AI-skilled workers in the region by 2026. Photo courtesy of STC Communications Joey Gomez, STC Communications McAllen TX – South Texas College is launching a first-of-its-kind Associate of Applied Science in Artificial…
Read MorePractical Ways to Strengthen Well-Being Without Overhauling Your Life
Chloe Pearson Well-being often feels like a big goal with vague instructions. In reality, it’s shaped by small, repeatable choices that fit into real schedules and real lives. When simple habits stack up, they quietly improve energy, mood, and resilience without demanding a full lifestyle overhaul. Key Takeaways Supporting Your Body With Simple Daily Habits …
Read MoreEdinburg sales tax allocation rises 3.9% in February distribution
Edinburg News, Edinburg TX News, sales tax, Texas Comptroller Staff Report Edinburg, TX – Edinburg received $4,469,460.36 in local sales tax allocations for Decembrer 2025, a 3.90% increase compared with $4,301,670.77 in February 2024, according to data released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that cities, counties, transit systems and special…
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