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Victor Yañez passionate about cooking.

Student of the Month Culinary Student of The Month: Victor Yañez

Faculty and staff at ICI say student Victor Yañez is passionate about cooking, self-disciplined and always hard working. That is why the chefs have nominated him as their student of the month for September.
Retired NASA Astronaut Jose Hernandez poses for a selfie with District Parent Round Table Committee Member Angelica Martinez during the Edinburg CISD General Assembly at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

Edinburg CISD General Assembly Readies Staff for New Year

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District recently hosted its annual general assembly at the Bert Ogden Arena. The event kicked off the start of the school year and included an exceptional performance by the fine arts students and a special visit from an astronaut.
South Texas College psychology professor Alex Sarabia, like his students, is of Latino descent. He was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. His commitment to the community is evident in his choice to stay in the Valley for both his education and his work.

Making a Connection: Alex Sarabia, M.A., LPC

Now a psychology instructor at South Texas College, Sarabia's passion for teaching began at a young age and has never wavered.
Marie Diaz

Keynote Speaker for Latina Leadership Conference

The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite women to attend the 3rd Annual Latina Leadership Conference schedule for Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.
Thank you to Junior’s Super Market for co-sponsoring Empty Bowls 2019! Pictured: Felix Chavez, Jr. and Maria Ines Chavez, Owners and Philip Farias, FBRGV Manager of Corporate Engagement and Special Events. For more information, contact Philip Farias, Mgr. of Corporate Engagement & Special Events, by calling (956) 904-4513 or pfarias@foodbankrgv.com.

Junior’s Super Market Co-Sponsors Empty Bowls 2019

Junior’s Super Market is our newest Valley Lemon Level sponsor for Empty Bowls 2019, the biggest fundraiser for the Food Bank RGV! The 14th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Auction is confirmed for Sept. 17, 2019 at the Pharr Events Center, Pharr, Texas!
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Congressman Gonzalez Announces $10 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans from SBA

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced more than $10 million in federal disaster loans for South Texas businesses and residents impacted by severe storms and flooding that occurred between June 24-25, 2019, and were approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Andres Altamirano, IB ELA Teacher, IDEA College Preparatory Brownsville and Karla Camacho, IDEA Brownsville Class of 2019 alumna

Yale University Awards IDEA Brownsville Teacher 2019 Yale Educator Award

Andres Altamirano, an International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language Arts teacher at IDEA College Preparatory Brownsville, has been recognized by the Yale University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2019 Yale Educator Award.

Roosevelt Students learn Lifesaving Skills

Ten students at Roosevelt Alternative School had the opportunity to learn some important lifesaving skills. They were able to participate with the campus staff in a special Stop the Bleed training that was conducted at the school by the Mission Fire Department.
Artist Josie Delcastillo’s ‘Don’t touch me, I am sensitive,’ 2018, oil on panel, 24” x 24” (Courtesy of artist)

UTRGV MFA student finalist in AXA Art Prize

A self-portrait of Josie Delcastillo features the artist standing boldly against a blood orange sky. Given the tears in her eyes and the cactus spines sprouting from her silhouette, she appropriately named her award-winning piece, “Don’t Touch Me, I am Sensitive.”
Texas Onion Fest received eight awards from the Texas Festivals & Events Association at the annual conference in August. Pictured here with the Texas Onion Fest mascot Tex the Sweet Onion (L-R): Pete Garcia, City of Weslaco; Daryl Smith, Texas Onion Fest Committee Chair; Luis Reyes, Weslaco Chamber Board Chair; Alex Montenegro, Texas Onion Fest Finance Committee Chair and Barbara Garza, Weslaco Chamber President/CEO.

Texas Onion Fest receives Top Awards at State Conference

The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce was the recipient of several marketing awards from the Texas Festivals and Events Association (TFEA) for their promotion of Texas Onion Fest, held at the end of March at Mayor Pablo G. Peña City Park.

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