TBB Staff

Newswise — During the COVID-19 shutdown, many people increasingly turned to technology for entertainment and information, a trend that raises concerns about an increase in technology addiction.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – UTRGV has been acknowledged in an official proclamation by the City Commission of Brownsville for its efforts to study the stars and for its multiple contributions to the fields of space, science and astronomy.

A McAllen ISD teacher is being recognized at a statewide level for helping her students master the English language.

During its monthly meeting, the Laredo Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers Association (LLUSCBA) announced the recognition of Laredo College logistics students, including 17 dual-enrolled students at United South High School, that recently graduated from the National Education Institute Program as Certified Customs Specialists.

Washington, DC — The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation won a Gold Rank for its StartUp Texas Program, a project in the Entrepreneurship category of the 2021 Excellence in Economic Development Awards Program. The BCIC team was presented with the honor at the awards ceremony during the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Students at Sam Houston State University are always working to fulfill the university motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service.” Recently, many SHSU graduate students and alumni collaborated with Montse Feu Lopez, associate professor of Hispanic Studies at SHSU and other experts to write “Serving Refugee Children: Listening to Stories of Detention in the USA.”

Recent quotes from many politicians claim that the proposed $3.5 trillion spending bill costs “zero.” Just in case you were wondering, this is not so. Even if taxes are raised by enough to theoretically cover the costs (a problem in and of itself given the methods and time periods used to arrive at this conclusion), there are nonetheless negative effects on individuals, families, corporations, and the economy.

Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo Health Department has received a certificate from the State of Texas Office of the Governor, Greg Abbott, recognizing the department’s hard work to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents arrested a Mara-Salvatrucha gang member and two Gulf Cartel members.

Washington, D.C. — The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awarded The Borderplex Alliance their coveted Economic Development Organization of the Year Award. The honor was presented in front of over 1,000 attendees at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Conference, currently underway in Nashville.