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Vipers and Gloria Jeans Coffee Host Blocks For Books With The South Texas Literacy...

The Rio Grande Valley Vipers announced today their partnership with Gloria Jeans Coffee Shop and The South Texas Literacy Coalition to host a two-day Blocks for Books book drive-thru on Tuesday, March 30th and Wednesday, March 31st.

Governor Abbott Holds Press Conference On Broadband Access Legislation

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at Hamshire-Fannett Elementary School in Beaumont on expanding broadband access across Texas. The Governor was joined by Speaker Dade Phelan, Representative Trent Ashby, and Hamshire-Fannett ISD Superintendent Dwaine Augustine to discuss the importance of reliable broadband for education, business, and health care. Representative Ashby is the author of broadband legislation in the House that would create a state broadband office and a comprehensive broadband plan for Texas.

Matt Figger Tapped to Lead Men’s Basketball Program

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vice President and Director of Athletics Chasse Conque announced on Monday the hiring of 2017-18 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Coach of the Year Matt Figger

PSJA Athlete signs to continue his football career at the collegiate level

Jorge Pinon, Senior at PSJA Southwest Early College High School has signed a letter of intent to continue his athletic career at Buena Vista University located in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Governor Abbott Sends Letter to President Biden Demanding Answers To Humanitarian Crisis

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding answers to the humanitarian crisis at the southern border.

Tips For Safe Online Shopping In 2021

Online shopping has become the most ideal method for retail customers to buy products. Almost everyone does at least a portion of their shopping online these days.

Texans React to Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions

On March 10, Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order GA-34 went into effect across Texas, lifting the COVID-19 mask mandate and dramatically expanding business occupancy. In an effort to capture public opinion about the executive order, the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston conducted the first study, polling 1,500 Texans, 18 years and older.

IDEA Public Schools Hosting Virtual 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Healthy Kids Here Initiative

TEXAS – IDEA Public Schools is set to host its first-ever virtual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 8 a.m. As part of IDEA’s mission to become the healthiest district in America, IDEA hosts an annual 5K Run/Walk in each of its large regions to engage students, families, and the community in a fun, educational opportunity to be active.

Quality Education Essential to Closing the Growing Global Skills Gap

With rapid educational expansion in many developing countries, much progress has been made in terms of access to education.

Why is China Buying Texas?

Our federal government has given the green light to allow a Chinese company, owned by a former communist government general, to purchase 180,000 acres of Texas land near the Rio Grande, just north of Laughlin Air Force Base.

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