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Steve Padilla, owner of Big River Brewery in Pharr and an alumnus of UTRGV legacy institution UT Pan American, says whichever kind of craft beer you prefer, his authentic brews came from ideas fermented in science classrooms at UTPA and from Valley-based cultural inspirations. Padilla, who got a degree in nursing in 2008 from UTPA, works a double week, full time as a nurse and another 30 to 40 hours brewing beer for his business. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

Eye of the be(er)holder

It’s not about the type of beer that fills your glass; it’s all about the process. Just ask Steve Padilla.
Kapal Cabinet House employees reviewing OSHA training. Pictured left to right: Edgar Meza, Gerardo Mendoza, Oscar Cedillo, Rodrick Anzaldua, Pablo Garza, David Peralez, presenter, and Fernando Martinez.

First Round of Employee Training under the Weslaco EDC’s belt

For twelve employees from one of Weslaco’s newest companies, Kapal Cabinet House, LLC, the earning of their OSHA 30 Certification is now complete

Matt’s Building Materials celebrates 50 Years in Business

The invitation read, "Matt's is celebrating 50 years in business, and we are throwing a big party". That sounded exciting and like a great opportunity, because how many businesses have the privilege of staying in business for that long? Not many, and those that make it, Congratulations!
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Cornyn: FCC Authorizes $77M for Rural Broadband Connection in Texas

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized $76,686,993 in federal funding to expand broadband to 33,901 unserved rural Texas homes and businesses over the next decade, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.

PSJA ISD Seeking Community Feedback for Superintendent Search

The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board of Trustees invite the community to participate in a Superintendent Search Stakeholder Survey, which will help develop a profile of leadership qualities for the new Superintendent of Schools.
South Texas Health System McAllen & McAllen Police Department’s 1st Annual Summer Safety Campaign Topic: All-Terrain Vehicles. Presenters Discussed: Important Tips for Parents and Children When Riding and Operating an ATV; Dangers Associated with Improper Use of an ATV; Proper Protective Gear and Consequences of Unsafe Use of an ATV.

STH System McAllen and McAllen PD Joined Forces in Summer Safety Campaign

Trauma surgeons at South Texas Health System McAllen are reaching out to the community in order to save children from suffering injuries while riding all-terrain vehicles this summer.

Tyler Bailey to Play with Texas Christian University

It was a historic day for the Rio Grande Valley when Tyler Bailey, a seventeen-year-old student from Robert Vela High School in Edinburg selected which university he wanted to play with.

Triple Play Olympic Day puts Spotlight on Importance of Youth Fitness

Research shows that where you live, work, learn and play have a significant impact on health and wellness, especially for young people

RGV Sector Agents make Significant Arrests

Border Patrol agents arrested three gang members and a sex offender attempting to enter the United States illegally.
UTRGV alumnus Mathew Campbell – an award-winning music composer and educator – was part of the University Scorpion Scholars Program provided by legacy institution UTB-TSC and graduated from UTRGV in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He won the 2015 Percussive Arts Society Composition Contest and has premiered multiple works at Texas Music Educator’s Conferences in 2015, 2016 and 2017, as well as at the National Flute Convention in 2013, and the International Clarinet Convention in 2016. He recently earned double master’s degrees in Music Composition and Conducting from Oklahoma City University, where he was an educator. Campbell recently moved back to the Rio Grande Valley to return to his roots and spread his love for music to his community. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

UTRGV Alum says Music Education is a Way to Hit Life’s High Notes

Mathew Campbell, a UTRGV alumni, has transformed music from a creative hobby to a lifelong passion and career.

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