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Local Culinary School Receives National Recognition
The International Culinary Institute SUGAR, located in Pharr, Texas, was awarded recently by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation with the prestigious ACFEF Quality Program certification.
On Fox, Cornyn Pushes Senate Drug Pricing Bills & Warns Against Medicare-for-All
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate’s efforts to lower prescription drug prices for patients and warned against the socialist agenda of the Democrat presidential candidates today on Fox News.
Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Announces a Tie for Ambassador of the Month
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Letty Flores and Ruby Casas, as they have tied for being selected as our Chamber Ambassador of the Month.
IBC Bank Joins Empty Bowls 2019
Thank you to IBC Bank for becoming the newest sponsor of Empty Bowls 2019 for the biggest fundraiser of the year! The 14thAnnual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Auction is confirmed for Sept. 17, 2019, at the Pharr Events Center, Pharr, Texas!
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Announces Nearly $500,000 for Broadband in Jim Hogg County
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced Jim Hogg County was awarded a $497,909 grant by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand broadband connections to unserved and underserved rural Texas homes and businesses.
Cornyn: UTRGV to Receive $1.5M Federal Grant for STEM Education
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) will receive a $1,529,801 federal grant for programs designed to get young Hispanic students and families in the Rio Grande Valley interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and experiences, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today.
Valley Scholars Program receives generous donation from BBVA
BBVA presented a $5,000 donation to the South Texas College Valley Scholars Program as a Diamond Sponsor for the 14th Annual “A Night with the Stars” Gala.
Governor Abbott Appoints Rodriguez And Eichelberger To The Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa J. Rodriguez and John H. Eichelberger, III to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2021.
PSJA ISD School Board Approves Raises for all Employees
The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Board of Trustees approved pay raises for the 2019-2020 school year during Monday night's school board meeting.
Texas Workforce Commission, South Texas College partner for job-ready training in the RGV
Over $300,000 in grant money will be presented to the Lower Rio Workforce Development Board in partnership with South Texas College and other organizations in the Rio Grande Valley Aug. 2, 2019.
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