UTRGV Cohosting Meeting on Responsible Oyster farming
Dr. Joanne Rampersad-Ammons, a professor in UTRGV Department of Chemistry and the School of Earth, Environmental and Marine Sciences, is cohosting a Texas Oyster Mariculture Stakeholder meeting on Saturday to discuss the possible impact of the passage of Texas House Bill 1300 and legislation relevant to the Lower Laguna Madre
Publisher’s Word: 2019 Was a Fast Ride, 2020 Promises to Be Phenomenal
The Rio Grande Valley has grown exponentially in every aspect, especially the economy. I remember how the peso devaluations of the 80s and 90s practically destroyed our modus vivendi.
TSTC Welding Student begins Successful Career
Lucas Leon Gandler Dolezal, 21, graduated from Texas State Technical College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Welding Technology in December 2019 and immediately found employment with Keppel AmFELS as a welder in Brownsville.
Hidalgo County to hold Surplus Auction on County Vehicles and Heavy Machinery
Hidalgo County will hold a Surplus Auction by AMT Auctions at the Precinct 3 Citizen Waste Collection Site located 8116 N. Los Ebanos Rd. in Mission on Saturday, Jan. 25. The auction will include vehicles, trucks, tractors, backhoes and construction equipment.
Eight PSJA ISD music students earn competitive membership to All-State Band, Choir
Eight Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) fine arts students participated in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) area auditions held Jan. 10 and earned All-State membership for band and choir.
Mission CISD CTE program adds Veterinary Science option for students
Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Career and Technical Education program is offering a new career pathway for students interested in Veterinary Science.
Patricia S. Garza Elementary Students Pledge to Stand Up to Bullying
Border Patrol agents visit local elementary students to raise awareness on bullying.
Vipers Outshine Suns in road trip win
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers (10-19) bounced back and earned a win on the road against Northern Arizona Suns (7-20), 125-114, on Tuesday afternoon.
Border Patrol Agents Discover 37 People Inside Tractor Trailers
Three failed illegal alien smuggling attempts lead to the discovery of 37 people inside semi-tractor trailers.
FREE Kauffman FastTrac Business Series back; Space is Limited for UTRGV Course
Kauffman FastTrac is a program for aspiring entrepreneurs or current business owners. Participants receive a crash course in business skills and insight tools, resources, and connect business owners with networks that are important to a successful business.
