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Janet Vackar is conducting the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Janet Ogden Vackar Sports Complex in Edinburg. The Edinburg community participated in this once-in-a-lifetime event, which is a historical event for Bob and Janet Vackar. The Vackars are from Edinburg and have many stories about growing up in this community that they hold so dear to their hearts. The people of Edinburg see them as exceptional community leaders who always give back to the communities of the Valley. Photo by Roberto Hugo Gonzalez.

Janet Ogden Vackar Honored with Sports complex

Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District dedicated one of the newest parks in the community in honor of Janet Ogden Vackar, a businesswoman and philanthropist.
Anastasia Dedik

Internationally Renowned Concert Pianist Visits the Valley

Hailed as a “flawless and memorable” and “expressive, emotive, and deeply poetic” pianist, Anastasia Dedik will join the Valley Symphony Orchestra for a performance of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” on Friday, March 1 at 8:00 pm.

Project MEND Durable Medical Equipment Drive

Project MEND is expanding their services to Veterans in need in the Rio Grande Valley and will be holding a Durable Medical Equipment Drive on Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23.
The 2019 Palm Awards will take place on April 7 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

PSJA Theatre Troupes earn 60 Palm Award Nominations

Three PSJA ISD high school theatre troupes had shows nominated for the 2nd annual Palm Awards, which aims to foster the love of the arts within the Hidalgo County high school theatre community.
IBC Youth Parade Under The Stars

IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars Brings Thousands to Downtown Laredo

IBC Bank-Laredo served as the title sponsor for the 23rd annual Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association’s - IBC Youth Parade Under the Stars which took place on February 21st.
UTRGV alumna Dr. Ngoc Cindy Pham graduated in 2018 with a Ph.D. in marketing from the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Now an assistant professor of marketing and international business at Brooklyn College in New York, she has been able to blend her two passions – marketing and fashion – by becoming marketing director for FYID NYC’s Xchange Fashion Festival – a show that is part of New York Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week. (Courtesy Photo)

UTRGV Alumna Finds Success Mixing Her Two Passions: Marketing And Fashion

Dr. Ngoc Cindy Pham, an alumna of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Houston native, would call all that hustle and bustle just another day in her busy schedule.
South Texas College students and staff took part in the 86th Legislative Session’s Community College Day at the Texas State Capitol, Jan. 30.

South Texas College students take part in Community College Day at the Capitol

South Texas College students and staff took part in the 86th Legislative Session’s Community College Day at the Texas State Capitol, Jan. 30.

Securing student records from closed Texas charter schools via the Texas Records Exchange (TREx)

When a Texas charter school closes, pursuant to Texas Education Code (TEC) §12.1052 and 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §100.1203, student records are transferred to a custodian designated by the commissioner of education.

Senator Hinojosa Appointed to Senate Select Committee on Texas Ports  

oday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick appointed Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Texas Ports. Lt. Governor Patrick originally created the Select Committee during the 84th Legislature and has reactivated it for the 86th Legislature.
Melissa Gauna sets example for students by conquering challenges through strong family support system.

STC Instructor hits the Books on her Journey to a PhD

Coming from a family with little opportunities, Melissa Gauna says she and her family overcame barriers in order to become successful.

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