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Buckner Announces Winners for Inaugural Entrepreneurship Incubator Pitch Event

On Saturday, May 4, nine local entrepreneurs presented their business plans to a panel of expert judges during the inaugural Buckner Entrepreneurship Incubator Pitch Event, produced by nonprofit Buckner International.

McAllen’s Sunset Live Second Spring Performance Features a Texas-Spanish Flair 

Sunset Live, McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley’s premier outdoor music festival returns for its second spring performance this Saturday May 11, 2019 at the McAllen Convention Center Oval Park

WGU Texas, South Texas College sign Agreement to Make Higher Education More Accessible

On Monday, May 13, WGU Texas and South Texas College will hold a signing agreement ceremony to create pathways for students, employees, and graduates to work toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree and further their education at WGU Texas.

Cornyn Supports Bill to Ensure Gold Star Families Receive Survivor Benefits

Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored legislation providing tax relief for families who have lost a parent serving in the military.

Border Patrol Responds to 911 Calls and Rescues Several Illegal Aliens

U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Rio Grande Valley respond to 911 calls and rescued 26 illegal immigrants.

Border Patrol Dismantles Two Stash Houses

U.S. Border Patrol agents, with the assistance of the Hidalgo County Constables Office, disrupted a human smuggling event that led to the discovery of two active stash houses.

Graduation a Balancing Act for Hard Working BASOL Student

College life has been a delicate balancing act for Sabrina Mendoza.
STC welcomed educators from across the Valley to its 14th Annual Summit on College and Career Readiness, which took place at Mission Event Center on Monday, April 15. The theme for the Summit this year, “Bridging Student Success” was designed to address key issues in education, and featured a daylong slate of relevant and timely issues facing educators today.

Stakeholders in Education discuss the future of Workforce Preparedness

If we are going to grow our economy and have economic development across the Valley, we need to have graduates who are ready to go to work, whether it’s right out of high school or right out of college.

Unprecedented Volumes of Aliens Continue to Arrive as Thousands Enter Deep South Texas

U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to process and receive unprecedented numbers of illegal aliens entering the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector.
The Empty Bowls Committee are currently planning for the biggest fundraiser for the Food Bank RGV at Empty Bowls, Sept. 19 at the Pharr Events Center in Pharr, Texas! Pictured back - front: Dr. Chris Castillo, Omar Guevara, Abel Orendain, Ron Meijerink, Andrea Rodriguez, Jackie Flores, Laura Gutierrez, Crisabel Barrera, Norma Guevara, Gabriella Nunnery and Marla Sandavol. There’s plenty of room for sponsors and restaurants so sign up today! For more information, contact Philip Farias, Mgr. of Corporate Engagement & Special Events, by calling (956) 904-4513 or pfarias@foodbankrgv.com.

Empty Bowls Committee Members 2019

The Empty Bowls Committee is planning the best and biggest buffet in the Valley! The 14th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Auction is confirmed for Sept. 19, 2019 at the Pharr Events Center, Pharr, Texas!

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