Governor Abbott Signs Border Security Funding Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years.
Athletics gets head start on National Cleanup Day
The UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated National Cleanup Day a day early
Rhodes Enterprises Breaks Ground for New Retail & Commercial Development in McAllen
Rhodes Enterprises unveiled this morning their new retail and commercial development within their Master Planned Tres Lagos Community.Â
Migrant Brutally Attacked by Bees, Separates Family
A Honduran mother, who was part of the group attacked by swarming bees, advised agents she was separated from her two-year-old daughter, moments before being air lifted to a hospital for treatment.
The Texas GOP lawmaker behind the abortion ban, voting restrictions bill and more
When Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the most consequential bills of the year last month — the elections overhaul that caused House Democrats to flee the state for nearly six weeks — he chose the East T
UTRGV Recognizes City With Innovation in Professional Education Award
BROWNSVILLE, TX – The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) recently recognized the City of Brownsville for their continuous efforts in helping develop their employees’ soft skills, ranging from emotional intelligence to managing conflict. UTRGV, through the Office of Professional Education and Workplace Development (PEWD) is a key partner in helping the organization develop a professional development program and presented Brownsville City Manager, Noel Bernal, with the Innovation in Professional Education Award, following the City’s 1st Annual Employee Leadership Conference – Exploring the Total Alignment Galaxy. The award acknowledges employers who cultivate a culture of learning, while continuously working towards improving the workplace and valuing its employees.
Memorandum of Understanding for international collaboration signed
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX – UTRGV and the Universidad Luterana Salvadoreña (ULS) in San Salvador, El Salvador, met Wednesday at the UTRGV School of Social Work in Edinburg to sign a Memorandum of Understanding.
Select Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Residents to Receive Newly Renovated Homes via State Disaster...
EDINBURG – Several residents of Precinct 4 will begin to receive keys to a newly renovated home via a partnership with theTexas General Land Office (GLO) Disaster Recovery Program and the Hidalgo County Urban County Office. The currentrehabilitation housing program is underway through the end of the year.
John Quiñones to kick off 2021-2022 season of UTRGV Distinguished Speaker Series
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX – John Quiñones, an ABC News veteran, and creator and host of the highly-rated What Would You Do?, will serve as the first speaker of UTRGV’s 2021-2022 Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) on Tuesday, Sep. 21.
City Begins Providing Free Flu Shots to Vulnerable Population
EL PASO, Texas - The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the El Paso Fire Department have partnered with local organizations to begin offering flu vaccines to seniors 65 years and older, our most vulnerable population.























