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Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.

Salinas: Growth, Investment & Opportunity in Brownsville

The president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation speaks at the State of the Regional Workforce Conference.
Ron Whitlock, of Ron Whitlock Reports, and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuéllar.

Whitlock: Why Henry Cuellar’s Seniority and Record Make Him the Clear Choice for South Texas

Veteran broadcaster and public policy advocate Ron Whitlock makes an endorsement in Congressional District 28.
Francisco "Frank" Almaraz, CEO of Workforce Solutions Lower Rio Grande Valley. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Almaraz: Regional Workforce Boards Uniting to Meet Historic RGV Industrial Surge

Two Valley workforce groups align strategies following eye-opening Port of Brownsville tour and joint summit on South Padre Island.
Veterans to bring coming-of-age film to the Rio Grande Valley. Pictured are Nate Boyer (left) and Reynaldo Leal.

Feature Film ‘Popcorn Prophets’ to Be Produced in Rio Grande Valley

A podcast with U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret and filmmaker Nate Boyer.
Education leaders discussed the Midterm elections ahead of a screening of The Long Game documentary. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)
Event organized by the Rio Grande Valley chapter of the American Federation of Teachers.
M. Ray Perryman. (Photo credit: The Perryman Group)
Commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.
Elizabeth Suarez, president of McAllen Economic Development Corporation, and Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation.
Two top economic development leaders give presentations at State of the Regional Workforce Conference.

Bingham, Martinez, and Willis discuss strengthening the RGV's talent pipeline

Industry leaders appear as panelists at State of the Regional Workforce Conference.

Cuellar Pledges Further Support and Funding Expansion for Laredo's Camp Huisache

A road leading to Camp Huisache is named after Congressman Henry Cuellar.

Salinas: Brownsville experiencing $64B industrial, tech surge with regional workforce impact

Gilberto Salinas, president of Greater Brownsville EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

'Building Wealth, Not Just Creating Jobs': Suarez Highlights Shift to High-Value Manufacturing at Regional Summit

Elizabeth Suarez, president and CEO of McAllen EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Lentz: AI Is Reshaping Work and Jobs, but Skilled Users Will Lead the Future

Drew Lentz, , developer of GuardSense, Telepost, and Politiquera, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Rivera: Workers Must Get Off the Bench as AI Rapidly Reshapes the RGV Workforce

Daniel Rivera, executive director of Elsa EDC, speaks at the "State of the Regional Workforce Conference."

Flores, Cortez to launch 'Vote to End Hunger' campaign in McAllen

Food insecurity is rising across South Texas, reports Bread for the World.

Cortez Calls for Post-Election Unity as RGV Leaders Stress Value of Congressional Seniority

A podcast with Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and veteran broadcaster Ron Whitlock.
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Ask the Expert

Ask the Expert: Take Charge of Your Health To Prevent Diabetes

Dr. Mulukutla

As the Rio Grande Valley heads into November, recognized as “National Diabetes Awareness Month,” DHR Health’s Diabetes and Endocrinology Institute is encouraging community members to make diabetes awareness and prevention a priority.

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Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.

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