Tag Archives: Weslaco

VIDA Helps Local Nurse Help Others

Melba Gutierrez

When friends told Weslaco resident Melba Gutierrez about the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement, she listened intently. At the time, financial struggles made it difficult for her to attend nursing school full time because she had to work to help with basic necessities for herself, her partner and their two daughters — a pre-teen and a teen. Gutierrez, in her early 40s and a first-generation college student, applied to…

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STC Administrator Named “Man of the Year”

Daniel Montez

South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Administrator Daniel Montez is the by the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year. The honor recognizes Montez’s commitment and dedication to community service and leadership. Montez said that being honored in this way is validation that his 10 years of service to the community was always the right thing to do. “Being awarded as Man of the Year validates years of service…

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Weslaco Lighted Christmas Parade

Weslaco Lighted Christmas Parade

Celebrate the holidays on Dec. 9 with the Weslaco Lighted Christmas Parade, featuring a variety of floats and a special appearance from Santa himself. Featuring more than 100 float entries, music and fun, the parade features Christmas Movie themed floats. Route runs down Texas Boulevard from Pike Street to 6th Street. Parking spaces are available down the parade route.

Weslaco Santa Dash 5k

Weslaco Santa Dash 5k

The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs come together to host the return of the annual Santa Dash 5K on Dec. 9 with participants kicking off the Weslaco Christmas Parade at 5 p.m. Each 5K runner will receiving a five-piece Santa Suit, medal and a bib. Register online.

New Aircraft Provide Local Medical Transport Support

Air Methods

With a growing need to transport patients over longer distances and in a wider variety of weather conditions, Air Methods has opened a fixed wing base — AirLift 10 Texas — in New Braunfels that will support the entire state and communities already served by AirLift Texas bases. “This is very exciting for the Rio Grande Valley as we’re seeing more and more patients needing to be transported to hospitals as…

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Weslaco Parade & Run Kick Off the Holidays

Weslaco holidays

The holidays are upon the Rio Grande Valley and the City of Weslaco is ready to celebrate with community participation in the Weslaco Chamber Santa Dash and Lighted Christmas Parade, both on Dec. 9. The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and RGV Theme Runs come together to host the return of the annual Santa Dash fun run. Participants will kick off the Weslaco Christmas Parade at 5 p.m., with each 5K…

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Cowboys Tickets, TV Among RGV Partnership Raffle

raffle tickets

The RGV Partnership Foundation is currently hosting its 36th annual Golf Tournament Raffle with ticket sales closing Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. Among the prizes up for grabs with $20 entries are tickets to Dallas Cowboys games, YETI items, and a one-night stay with breakfast at Casa De Palmas. The Golf Tournament Raffle is an opportunity for individuals to win prizes while supporting the RGV Scholarship Foundation. By purchasing raffle…

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STC Students Place at National Applied Sociology Competition

South Texas College Sociology students Cristian Mandujano, Taylor Wurm and Claudia Ginez.

Hailing from the only two-year institution that competed, for the first time ever, at a national student team competition, South Texas College Sociology students took second place at the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology Client Program Competition. STC students Cristian Mandujano, Claudia Ginez and Taylor Wurm competed at the event during AACS’s annual conference recently in Tampa, Fla. At the competition, the students presented their solution to an issue…

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Digital Media for Small Businesses

Digital Marketing

Does your business have a digital presence? Small businesses that incorporate digital marketing to promote their goods/services use various media – including websites, social media platforms, blogs, video, email, and phone apps plus more – to reach consumers. Learn more about these valuable tools for your business at “Digital Media for Small Businesses.” Session Highlights: • What is digital marketing? • What are the benefits of digital marketing? • What…

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