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Design Contest Will Determine the New 2022 “I Voted” Sticker for El Paso County

The El Paso County Elections Department invites local middle school students to participate in the second El Paso County “I Voted” sticker design contest.

Edinburg Chamber to Host Benefit Mixer For PVAS Sep 30

Palm Valley Animal Society (PVAS) has been named September Member of the Month by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce.
Sen. Joe Manchin told Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark that Congress should “hit the pause button” on the massive reconciliation package.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure and Reconciliation Bills Explained

Sen. Joe Manchin told Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark that Congress should “hit the pause button” on the massive reconciliation package.

Home away from home: Brownsville woman finds hope, career at TSC

Enya Poole has been part of the Texas Southmost College family since 2016, but now her journey at the college has come full circle as the newest Admissions Specialist for TSC. 

Creative Roots

Bold blocks of color fill in most of an outline of artist Alejandro “Alex” Macias.

Student Face Masks Add Layer of Protection as School Year Begins

As the in-person school year begins, many parents are experiencing uneasiness and uncertainty about mask wearing for students. This week, the Department of Education initiated investigations into five states who have bans on universal mask mandates in schools.
Texas. Photo Credit:  Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block Texas’ six-week abortion ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to block Texas’ new law banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, keeping in place, at least for now, perhaps the most restrictive abortion law in the country.

Women’s Basketball Open 2021-22 Season November 9

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Wednesday that the women’s basketball team is scheduled to play 29 games leading up to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament

Contrary to Online Video’s Claim, Masks Are Effective at Reducing the Spread of COVID-19

Dr. Julie Swann, A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor and Department Head at NC State University debunks the claim that face masks can't block viruses such as COVID-19.

From teacher to student: Mexico professor finds new career at TSC

Gerardo Torres left everything he knew in Mexico for the chance to be closer to his children and grandchildren in Brownsville, Texas. 

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