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Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from A restaurant chain is hosting a free community dinner on Tuesday across three Rio Grande Valley locations. Edith’s Mexican Buffet will open its doors at all three spots, in Pharr, Weslaco and Harlingen, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event runs until 8 p.m. or until the food runs out. It is first-come, first-served, with a set menu. The dinner is dine-in only, and no takeout will be available. Owners Mario Cruz and Edith Cruz said they decided to host the event after hearing from people in the community who are…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Accepting the RGVHCC plaque and benefit package are left to right: Cynthia M. Sakulenzki, RGVHCC Pres/CEO, David and Veronica Reyna and Cynthia Flores, RGVHCC Board member. Courtesy imageTexas Border BusinessThe RGV Hispanic Chamber Board of Directors recently welcomed David and Veronica Reyna, owners of Riverside Building Materials as a new Corporate Partner joining the other 50 corporate partners. Mr. and Mrs.Reyna opened up the Riverside Building Materials store in 2023 and started with 10 employees. They have customers that range from Laredo and throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Due to their…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from DEL NORTE — Youth from all over the Valley have been coming to Del Norte this summer to participate in some really fun activities with the Del Norte Public Library. The library has been a staple in the community for over 100 years and has made their mark with fun and interactive programs in the last several years.From adventure walks to story times and beyond, the library continues to make a sturdy home for children and their families all year round.This summer was no different as the local library launched…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Andrea Figuero-Benton. Photo by Noah Mangum González / Texas Border BusinessTexas Border BusinessBy Texas Border BusinessHARLINGEN, Texas — Andrea Figueroa Benton, director of community relations for NextDecade, said the Rio Grande Valley has demonstrated it can provide the workforce needed for one of the region’s largest industrial projects, with more than 70% of workers at the Rio Grande LNG construction site coming from the Valley.Figueroa Benton spoke Aug. 13 during the Human Capital and Workforce panel at the Powering Texas & Regional Growth Infrastructure + Workforce Exchange, hosted by the Institute…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from The rendering depicts students training in high-demand career pathways, including HVAC, electrical, dental assisting, medical billing and coding, and medical clinical assisting. The image reflects the type of modern learning environment supported through RSTEF’s $115,000 investment in South Texas Vocational Institute, which will fund scholarships and upgraded training equipment to prepare students for in-demand careers across the Rio South Texas region. Texas Border BusinessTexas Border BusinessRio-South Texas Education & Community Development (RSTEF) has awarded Lindenwood Education System (dba South Texas Vocational Institute) $115,000 for postsecondary education and workforce development. In 2026, RSTEF…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By Rio Grande Guardian Staff HIDALGO, Texas — Hidalgo native Ramiro Hernandez has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first student from the Rio Grande Valley to be named a Clarendon Scholar at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Ranked as the top university globally, Oxford awards the prestigious Clarendon Scholarship to fewer than 200 scholars worldwide each year based entirely on academic merit and proven achievement. For Hernandez, who grew up along the U.S.–Mexico border and earned his associate degree from South Texas College (STC) before graduating high…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Only have a minute? Listen instead A view of San Jose Catholic Cemetery Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Mission. (Delcia Lopez | [email protected]) Two Mission cemeteries have been designated as Historic Texas Cemeteries, distinctions that members of the Hidalgo County Historical Commission say will benefit the community beyond just preservation. San Jose Cemetery and Mission Catholic Cemetery, which both sit on the same plat of land at 1229 South Stewart Rd., were recognized with the historical distinctions on April 13. The designations mark the third historical listings for the city…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By: Melissa Brandi Hidalgo County is working to tackle food insecurity in the Rio Grande Valley, and local leaders want the community’s help. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez is bringing together nonprofits, food banks, and health clinics to find the root causes of hunger in the Valley. According to Feeding America, food insecurity affects nearly one in four people in the Valley. “We want to find solutions to the problem that we have; we can’t help if we don’t know who you are,” Cortez said. “What kind of community do…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from Sunday mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in McAllen, Texas, took an unexpected and unsettling turn this weekend when Sister Letty, a beloved nun in the Rio Grande Valley, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while on her way to attend service. The incident sent ripples of concern through the congregation and the larger community, highlighting sensitive issues around immigration enforcement in a region deeply intertwined with cross-border dynamics.Sister Letty has long been recognized for her dedication to charitable work and spiritual guidance within the South…
Rewrite a fully new long article using the information from By: Melissa Brandi Hidalgo County is working to tackle food insecurity in the Rio Grande Valley, and local leaders want the community’s help. Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez is bringing together nonprofits, food banks, and health clinics to find the root causes of hunger in the Valley. According to Feeding America, food insecurity affects nearly one in four people in the Valley. “We want to find solutions to the problem that we have; we can’t help if we don’t know who you are,” Cortez said. “What kind of community do…