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VIDA Receives $10,000 Workforce Development Grant from Union Pacific Foundation

Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement recently received a $10,000 Workforce Development Grant from Union Pacific Foundation. The purpose of the grant is to underwrite job training and comprehensive, wraparound services for students in the fields of commercial and residential electrical, welding, and civil and electrical engineering.

UTRGV Men’s Basketball Wraps up Home Stand with Victory

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men's basketball team finished the homestand 3-1 by defeating the Mid-America Christian University Evangels 92-50 on Friday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.

A Run Down Memory Lane

Sporting iconic t-shirts and various decade attire, over 800 runners and community members participated in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD’s first 5K/10K held at PSJA Stadium on Saturday, Nov 16, 2019.

UTRGV Women’s Basketball wins Third in a Row

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros women's basketball team won its third-straight game, beating the Texas A&M International Dustdevils 72-56 on Saturday at the UTRGV Fieldhouse.

Consistency, Commitment key to Achieving Success in Upcoming Fitness-related New Year’s Resolutions

It may only be the first week of December, but it’s never too early to think about that New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2020.

More than 2,600 graduates to walk during Fall Commencement ceremonies

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will graduate a total of 2,698 students in six ceremonies at the 2019 Fall Commencement on Dec. 13-14.

Cuellar Fighting to Restore Voting Rights

Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) fights to restore voting rights in the United States by voting for H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, which restores the full strength of the Voting Rights Act, after the 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder undermined the Act.

Mission Community Joins Forces for a Health Fair Event

The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the City of Mission and Mission Regional Medical Center to host its 25th Annual Mission Community Health & Wellness Fair.

City of McAllen Receives ‘AA+’ Rating from Fitch

The City of McAllen recently went before Fitch Ratings for review on its $5.6 million general obligation (GO) refunding bond, series 2019 and received a rating of ‘AA+,’ rating the outlook as stable.

Edinburg Rotary honors ECISD top student-athletes

The Edinburg Rotary Club recently honored the top student-athletes from the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

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