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Dr. Kevin Peek has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors, including founding the Trade Policy Research Group in 2003, located in San Francisco, California; documentary and investigative work in Mexico City, Venezuela, and Spain as chief economist with Peek Media; and extensive consulting on international trade policy.

Teo Sepulveda is an economist currently working for South Texas College. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, he has made the Rio Grande Valley his home since the early 2000s.

Fernando González is the Director of Technology Commercialization at UTRGV and has spent 20 years involved in software development, telecommunications, copyright and patent licensing, and supporting start-ups.

The City of McAllen recognized McAllen High’s Ashley Trevino Sept. 9 following her big win on a national stage! Ashley was crowned the 2019 Mariachi Nationals Vocal Champion in California on Aug. 3.

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state and elevated the State Operations Center to level 3 (Increased Readiness) as severe weather approaches the Gulf Coast of Texas.

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor will lead an economic development mission to Japan and South Korea. The delegation will depart on September 20 and return on September 27.

In an effort to curb the misuse and addiction to prescription pain medication, Rio Grande Regional Hospital in collaboration with the City of McAllen and McAllen Police Department will host a take-back collection of unused or expired opioids on Saturday, September 21.

The McAllen Chamber announced that this year Bob Boggus and Jessica Delgado have been selected as McAllen’s Man & Woman of the Year. Since 1955, the Chamber has honored outstanding individuals for their contributions to the City of McAllen.

The City of McAllen has hired Sergio Villasana, Jr. as its new Director of Finance. The Rio Grande Valley native has six years of experience in municipal work, serving most recently as the Deputy Finance Director for the City of Harlingen.

This year Noble Texas Builders is recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and have been awarded the 2019 Governor's Volunteer award for Corporate Community Impact.