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Edinburg Communications & Media Department

Our Edinburg Communications & Media Department has captured state-wide attention! This year, at the prestigious Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Awards, the department received the Award of Honor for a “Special or One-Time Video” for their exceptional piece on Sal del Rey. This recognition highlights the department’s dedication
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Reaffirmation of Sister City Agreement in San Luis Potosí

In a significant step towards strengthening international ties, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos signed a Reaffirmation of Sister City Agreement today in San Luis Potosí, SLP., Mexico. This momentous event not only reaffirms a decade of friendship with San Luis Potosí but also highlights the mutual benefits of the Sister City
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Two UTRGV alumni to teach in South Korea & Estonia

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Two recent UTRGV graduates have been selected for Fulbright Scholarships and will travel abroad to teach courses in English and cultural studies. Maya Wilson, who graduated in Spring 2024 with a BA in English, will teach English in South Korea next year from
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RGV’s Shaine Casas Heads to the Finals in Olympic Trials

Excitement is buzzing in the Rio Grande Valley as local swimming sensation Shaine Casas advances to the finals in the Olympic trials! Shaine’s journey from training in local pools to competing at the national level is truly inspiring. His remarkable performance in the preliminary rounds has secured his spot in
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TxDOT spotlights loss from drunk driving

An average of 89 Texans were killed every month in alcohol-related crashes in 2023 We all know that drunk driving is dangerous and yet people still choose to get behind the wheel impaired, causing on average 65 alcohol-related crashes every day last year. Three Texans died daily as a result
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Brownsville Mayor Invited to White House Announcement

Mayor John Cowen, Jr. of Brownsville has been invited, and he has accepted, to attend a significant announcement at the White House this Tuesday. President Joe Biden is expected to unveil an executive order that may notably impact migrants’ ability to seek asylum along the U.S. Southern border. Mayor Cowen
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McAllen Passport Division Open Two Saturdays in June

Good news for those needing a passport! The McAllen Passport Division will be open on two Saturdays this June to help you with your passport application needs. Dates: – Saturday, June 8th – Saturday, June 22nd Requirements to apply for a U.S. Passport Book/Card Checklist: Application (Form DS-11) (COMPLETED APPLICATION IN
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UTRGV Athletics to Continue Partnership with Gameday Logistics

RIO GRANDE VALLEY– The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday the continuation of a partnership with Gameday Logistics to assist with setting up accommodations for all sport teams when they’re on the road. This partnership, which began in 2022-23, allows UTRGV Athletics to
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Motorcycle Deaths On The Rise In Texas

When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse. Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas last year, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured. One of those hurt
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Margarita Madness: Supporting Children’s Advocacy Centers

Get ready to shake things up at the annual “Margarita Madness” fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties (CACCWC). Taking place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the picturesque Beach Park at Isla Blanca, this event promises an evening of celebration for a meaningful cause.
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