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Applications Open Now for JPD's Citizens' Police Academy

McAllen · McAllen

Applications Open Now for JPD's Citizens' Police Academy

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is offering a police academy with a course this fall. The Citizens’ Police Academy allows residents to learn the process of police operations. The mission of the academy is to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community through engagement, education, transparency, and collaboration. The academy will meet every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. during the program. Most classes will …See the Story

City of Pharr Offering Paid Internships

City of Pharr Offering Paid Internships

The City of Pharr is once again offering the Pharr Initiative Summer Internship Program, a dynamic four-week paid internship program designed to provide high school juniors and seniors, as well as college freshmen and sophomores, with an immersive experience in municipal operations. This internship offers an opportunity for individuals to explore their interests, gain hands-on experience and make connections within local government. Interns will…Read Article

STC Starr County Campus Enters New Era

Starr County · Starr County

STC Starr County Campus Enters New Era

South Texas College holds a ribbon-cutting for its brand new $2.5 million, 3,272 square-foot Starr County Building Q Automotive Lab expansion that heralds the start of a new era for technical programs at its Starr County campus. South Texas College leadership recently celebrated the expansion of the Starr County campus by officially opening its newest facility, a brand-new $2.5 million 3,272 square-foot Starr County Building Q Automotive Lab exp…Read Article

SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Weslaco

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a SBA Business Recovery Center in Hidalgo County to assist small businesses, private nonprofit organizations and residents who sustained economic losses and physical damage from severe storms and flooding occurring March 26‑28. SBA customer service representatives are now on hand at the Business Recovery Center in Weslaco to answer questions and assist with the disaster loan application process. …Weslaco · Weslaco Read Article

Rivera Appointed McAllen Deputy City Manager

Michelle Rivera is the new deputy city manager for the City of McAllen, effective June 1. Rivera brings to the role a 30-year career in public service across the Rio Grande Valley, with experience in the cities of Harlingen, Mercedes and McAllen, where she has served as assistant city manager since 2014. Known for her collaborative leadership, business-minded approach, and results-driven strategies, Rivera has built a legacy of innovation, fisca…McAllen · McAllen Read Article

Women Leaders: Own The Room & Be Confident

Leaders of some of Brownsville’s more high-profile public sector organizations spoke about leadership roles at their organizations during the RGV StartUp Week. Helen Ramirez was 29 years old when she first applied for a city manager’s opening. She recalled thinking that her chances were slim of actually getting an offer for the job. Ramirez did it for the experience of formally seeking such a job. And she saw it as the beginning of honing her pi…Brownsville, Texas · Brownsville Read Article

Veteran Returns Home & Reconnects

The gadgetry and complexity of today’s electronic devices require the expertise of trained technicians such as those at uBreakiFix stores in the Rio Grande Valley. Rene Jackson is a La Joya native and a nearly 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army with an expertise in logistics and the transportation of goods and products. Brothers Rene and Reggie Jackson have opened uBreakiFix stores in Corpus Christi, Laredo and the Valley. “Ammunition and missiles…Gadgets · Brownsville Read Article

Network Helps Women 'Doing Amazing Things'

Natalie Garza’s storefront in downtown Mission services as a meeting point for women entrepreneurs to discuss and share their experiences. (Courtesy) A social media tagline for Con Ganas Mija gets to the essence of the organization and its energetic founder. “A network of women from the RGV who hustle!” Natalie Garza’s Con Ganas Mija network actively works to support women-owned businesses in the Rio Grande Valley. Mija is a term of endearment i…Entrepreneurs · Mission Read Article

Summit Highlights Impact Of AI

The first of two Summit panels address how AI is transforming manufacturing and the supply chain. Panelists were Dr. Ahmed Bendaouia, Erika Guerra and Bob Anderson. McAllen is a leader – not a follower – is how McAllen City Commissioner Seby Haddad welcomed guests to the 2025 MXLAN International Economic Summit. Julian Alvarez, executive vice president at Lone Star National Bank, serves as master of ceremonies at the 2025 MXLAN International Ec…Artificial Intelligence · McAllen Read Article

Citrus Live Brings Back Glory Days

The view from the second level of The Citrus Live provides a sweeping view of the 84-year-old venue. Downtown Edinburg has lost much of its luster with aging infrastructure and block after block of lawyers’ offices filling up what were once retail spaces. The lines were long on May 9 for the premiere show at The Citrus Live. (Courtesy) For one day at least, on May 1, downtown was buzzing again. It was the day when the new Hidalgo County Courthou…Edinburg, Texas · Edinburg Read Article

Urban Forests Boost Butterfly Life

One of the more than 300 species of butterflies in the Rio Grande Valley is the monarch, which migrates through the region on its way to wintering in Mexico. (Courtesy) The urban forests found throughout McAllen and at its wildlife sanctuary are creating new habitats to help counter dwindling butterfly populations in the region and across the country. Urban ecologist John Bush explains the importance of butterflies to nature’s ecosystems during …Species · McAllen Read Article

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