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UTRGV representatives visited the City of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico in early January to check out the space where the new U Central Matamoros will be housed. U Central Matamoros will replicate UTRGV’s other U Central offices on the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. The space will allow UTRGV students from Mexico to have access to enrollment-related services and where potential students can receive information about the university. The center is scheduled to open in late February. (Courtesy Photo)

UTRGV and City of Matamoros open student services office in IMACULTA

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the City of Matamoros, Tamps., Mexico, have partnered to provide a student services center in that city.

Congressman Gonzalez Becomes a Blue Dog and joins Coalition in Urging House, Senate Leadership...

On Wednesday, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) joined the Blue Dog Coalition in a letter to the leadership of both parties and both chambers of Congress regarding border security and the government shutdown.
Dr. Juan Francisco “Pancho” Ochoa and his wife Flérida Ochoa at Harvard Law School in Massachusetts.

Harvard Law School honors Pancho Ochoa with a Ph.D. Honoris Causa

“Pancho” Ochoa also received a Ph.D. Honoris Causa by the Charisma University

Rep. Cuellar Votes for Bipartisan Package to Reopen the Federal Government

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), a member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittees of Homeland Security, Defense and Agriculture, voted in support of H.R. 648, a bipartisan package to reopen the federal government and fund all agencies outside Homeland Security through September 30.

Children’s Museum of Brownsville Offering Free Visits for Federal Employees and Their Families

While the longest government shutdown in history continues on, the Children's Museum of Brownsville is doing its part to offer some relief to affected federal workers and their families during this difficult time.
Eddie Deaso, Dave & Buster General Manager

February Manic Monday Mixer

Gather up your business cards and attend the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce February Manic Monday Mixer scheduled for Monday, February 4th.
Mike Wilson

Business Growth Workshop Series

Crossroads Academy is presenting a 5 series workshop on Business Growth commencing on Thursday, January 31st

Rep. Muñoz Re-Appointed to House Appropriations Committee; Vice-Chair of Land & Resource Management Committee

Today, State Representative Sergio Muñoz, Jr. (D-Palmview) was appointed to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Committee and as Vice-Chair of the Land and Resource Management Committee by Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen.
Oscar Montoya, Associate and truck driver at Walmart Logistics, Porterville, CA.

Walmart Announces Driver Wage Investment in Texas

Walmart is announcing today an investment in driver wages. This investment represents Walmart’s commitment to maintaining its position as one of the best jobs in the transportation industry and the importance of recruiting and retaining the best drivers.

McAllen International CarFest: Pays It Furloughed!

The ninth annual McAllen International CarFest kicks off this weekend, starting on Friday, January 25 and continuing through Sunday, January 27, 2019.

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