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Castañeda: Shattering the stigma surrounding mental health

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South Texas Health System Behavioral is partnering with South Texas College to host a special panel discussion to address the current challenges surrounding mental health treatment.

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Dr. Karen Brooks is seen as a key hire for DHR Health Brownsville

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Dr. Karen Brooks is a respected and long-standing surgeon in Brownsville and surrounding communities. DHR Health believes her hire will improve the visibility of its new hospital in Brownsville.

Tuesday, May 14

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Carrera: COSTEP’s two recent site selector visits to the RGV were a great success

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Some of the site selectors have companies in mind that they would like to bring to the Rio Grande Valley, says Rick Carrera of the Council for South Texas Economic Progress.

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Willis comments on Workforce Solutions’ latest labor market report

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Mike Willis of the South Texas Manufacturers Association provides his monthly commentary on the latest labor market statistics.

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UTRGV marketing students help McAllen EDC secure two new leads

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The Xolat marketing agency, comprising Karla Medrano, Susana Ibarra, Melanie Garza, and Regina Cerna-Matamoros, developed an international marketing strategy for McAllen Economic Development Corporation.

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Sepulveda: Harlingen is working hard to provide access to capital for budding entrepreneurs

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A podcast featuring Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda and Brownsville ISD Trustee Daniella Lopez Valdez.

Monday, May 13

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Vázquez: AI is going to revolutionize the logistics industry

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The founder of Monterrey-based ASPE AI gives a keynote speech about artificial intelligence at Pharr's 3rd Industrial Warehouse Summit.

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Cowen: I am exhilarated by the future of Brownsville

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Brownsville's focus on technological advancements and sustainable development is setting the stage for a thriving, forward-thinking community of limitless mindsets, said Mayor John Cowen, Jr., in his State of the City Address.

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Cavazos: Higher ed professors need to visit Valley’s manufacturing and logistics plants

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Pharr EDC's property and business development manager speaks at Pharr's 3rd Industrial Warehouse Summit.

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Likely top five industries Hidalgo County should focus on to be presented to CEO Group

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The economic development subcommittee of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force says the focus must be on industries that produce high paying jobs.

Sunday, May 12

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Farias awarded President’s Medal of Honor during UTRGV Spring 2024 Commencement

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The President Medal of Honor is UTRGV's highest honor, bestowed upon those whose extraordinary contributions and exemplary dedication have profoundly impacted the university.

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Although healthcare industry is growing fast in RGV, many of its jobs are low paying

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Jose Olivares, chair of the department of business administration at South Texas College, gave a presentation to the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force.

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Lozoya participates in discussion on which industries Hidalgo County should focus on

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A subcommittee of the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force met to discuss which sectors the county should focus its recruitment efforts on.

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Gámez: I promised not to throw grenades, but…

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Entrepreneurship is not going to flourish if the border is militarized and public education funding lags, says state Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville.

Friday, May 10

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Torres discusses latest nearshoring trends at IWS3

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The president of Interlink Trade Services was emcee for the 3rd Industrial Warehouse Summit co-hosted by Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation.

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Burkhart: A pivotal piece of the puzzle falls into place

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Nathan Burkhart, vice president of Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, discusses a recent partnership his group signed with San Antonio-based Alamo Angels.

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Joel Villarreal’s oratory skills on display at SCIF Talks event

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With his recent re-election loss, the Rio Grande Valley may see and hear less rousing speeches from Rio Grande City Mayor Joel Villarreal. That would be a shame, writes RGG Editor Steve Taylor.

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Cowen: Brownsville is a thriving, forward-thinking community of limitless mindsets

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New and existing businesses are investing millions of dollars and creating hundreds of jobs in both the City and the Port of Brownsville, said Mayor John Cowen.

Thursday, May 9

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Stakeholders write to Biden, AMLO, about ‘economic pain’ being experienced along border region

The pain is caused by inadequacies in border security, and it negatively impacts cross border trade, a large coalition of private and public stakeholders say.

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Perryman: More and More!

Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman looks at new data from the US Energy Information Administration. It indicates that oil and natural gas reserves are hitting record highs.

Higher ed leaders Solis and Vela agree, the Rio Grande Valley is at the forefront

An exclusive video recording of everything STC President Ricardo Solis and Texas A&M Vice President Manny Vela said at a recent "SCIF Talks" event.

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Davis: Pharmacy benefit managers’ power over patients, pocketbooks goes unchecked

A guest column from the founding president of the Texas Rare Alliance.

Wednesday, May 8

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Alamo Angels fly over Brownsville, RGV area

Alamo Angels, a San Antonio-based angel investment company that assists budding entrepreneurs and startup businesses, is opening an office in Brownsville.

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Ramirez gives sneak preview of Brownsville Mayor John Cowen’s first State of the City address

Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez says there will be some "great new announcements."

Trail extension gets under way north of historic battle field

Once the project is complete, residents and tourists alike will be able to walk along a nature trail from Los Fresnos to the Mexican border.

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Garza explains how UTRGV’s Office of Workforce and Economic Development can help small businesses

Ron Garza, UTRGV's associate vice president for workforce and economic development, introduces some of the leaders in his team.

Tuesday, May 7

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Rodriguez provides update on work of STC Foundation

An exclusive interview with the vice president of institutional advancement and economic development at South Texas College.

Anzaldua: We need BTA Mexico to get much bigger

The CEO of Grupo Río San Juan explains why BTA-Mexico has to get much bigger.

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Garza: I can’t say enough about what Brownsville has done to help the entrepreneurial ecosystem

RGV Startup Week keynote speaker David Fonseca asked UTRGV's Ron Garza if the needle is moving when it comes to the region growing its entrepreneurial base. Garza said it is.

Cowen: Our community is brimming with creativity, resilience, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit

Everything Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., said from the podium on the opening day of RGV Startup Week.