Edinburg Chamber to Host FREE Workshop – “What’s Behind the Numbers?”
Are you managing your business finances effectively? Is your business profitable?
Edinburg Chamber Seeking Nominations for Man & Woman of the Year
The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for Man and Woman of the Year for 2019. Robert and Janet Vackar, Owners of Bert Ogden Auto Group, were named the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce 2018 Man and Woman of the Year.
Miguel Hidalgo el insurrecto at Pharr Community Theater
Although Mexico’s independence from Spain did not come until 1821, ten years after the execution of father Miguel Hidalgo, he is hailed as “El Padre de La Patria/The Father of a Nation”.
Experienced Attorney Abiel Flores joins the Zambrano Law Firm
Attorney Jesse Zambrano, principal of the Zambrano Law Firm with headquarters in McAllen, Texas announced that experienced attorney Abiel Flores joined the firm as of September 1, 2019.
PSJA ISD, UTRGV hosts ribbon cutting for indoor play-based learning center
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and Early Head Start-Child Care celebrated the opening of an indoor play-based learning center for the PSJA Early Head Start Program on Friday, Aug. 30 at the Buckner campus in Pharr.
City of McAllen Hires New Finance Director
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.
Tortas Del Jack to Open Second Restaurant at Trenton Crossing Shopping Center in McAllen,...
Weingarten Realty (NYSE: WRI) announced today that Tortas Del Jack is leasing 1,500 SF at Trenton Crossing Shopping Center in McAllen, Texas.
Student of the Month Culinary Student of The Month: Victor Yañez
Faculty and staff at ICI say student Victor Yañez is passionate about cooking, self-disciplined and always hard working. That is why the chefs have nominated him as their student of the month for September.
Edinburg CISD General Assembly Readies Staff for New Year
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District recently hosted its annual general assembly at the Bert Ogden Arena. The event kicked off the start of the school year and included an exceptional performance by the fine arts students and a special visit from an astronaut.
Making a Connection: Alex Sarabia, M.A., LPC
Now a psychology instructor at South Texas College, Sarabia's passion for teaching began at a young age and has never wavered.

























