Plant-based jet fuel could reduce emissions by 68%
Newswise — Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to new research from University of Georgia scientist Puneet Dwivedi.
Literacy Organization Hosts Corporate Spelling Bee
McAllen, Texas – The South Texas Literacy Coalition will host on Thursday, November 11, 2021, The Fall Spectacular Corporate Spelling Bee, which will take place at The Old Church Winery in McAllen, Texas from 6pm to 9pm.
LC, TAMIU Renew Shared Commitment Through MOU Agreement
With the stroke of multiple pens, a long-cherished agreement between Laredo’s champions of higher education has been renewed.
AP Geography Teacher Recognized for NSHSS Award, Nominated by Her Student
Rio Grande Valley, Texas – IDEA Edinburg College Preparatory’s AP Human Geography teacher, Amanda Calderon, has been awarded the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction from the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).
Governor Abbott Appoints John D. Guevara of Harlingen to Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tony Curry, John D. Guevara, to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2023. The committee assists in the state’s economic development efforts to recruit and retain aerospace and aviation jobs and investments in Texas.
City of Laredo to Host the Estela Quintanilla Crime Prevention Center Ribbon Cutting and...
Laredo, Texas – The City of Laredo and Council Member for District 4, Alberto Torres, Jr., will be hosting the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the Estela Quintanilla Crime Prevention Center at 320 E. Ryan St, corner with Springfield, to take place on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Arrest Convicted Sex Offender
LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South Station arrested a convicted sex offender after he crossed the Rio Grande River illegally into the U.S. near south Laredo.
Single-Session Tickets Now on Sale for South Padre Island Battle On The Beach
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that single-session tickets for the inaugural UTRGV South Padre Island Battle on the Beach.
RGV Epicenter to Break Ground Initiating Start of Construction of RGV Epicenter
Texas Border Business Groundbreaking ceremony for RGV Epicenter. 11 a.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 San Benito, on site of RGV Epicenter development, off FM 509/Paso Real near...
Hidalgo County Health Authority extends mask mandate in schools
Texas Border Business EDINBURG – Hidalgo County Health Authority Dr. Ivan Melendez has extended a mandatory mask mandate for all area public and private schools after consulting...
