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Cynthia Sakulenzki

‘Filled with immense gratitude’: After more than two decades at the helm, Sakulenzki departs RGV Hispanic Chamber

As she begins a new chapter, Cynthia Sakulenzki says she will continue being of service to others.
Rose Benavidez, president of Starr County Industrial Foundation. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Benavidez provides update on eagerly awaited State Loop 195 project

A podcast with Rose Benavidez, president and CEO of Starr County Industrial Foundation.
State Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Canales: Don’t Vote Party, Vote Results

A guest column from state Rep. Terry Canales of Edinburg.
Ricardo Saenz, program manager of the Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition.

Saenz: Thank you, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, for putting together such a meaningful convening

A guest column from the program manager of the Rio Grande Valley Broadband Coalition.
An interview with chair of the Texas House Democratic Campaign Committee.
Ad push comes as recent public opinion polling reflects growing anger with aggressive deportation strategies.

Noble Texas Builders, Community Leaders Rally to Restore Historic Westside San Antonio Convent

Video interviews with Henry Cisneros, Rene Capistran, and Cecilia Herrera.

Port of Brownsville "Smart Bridge" proposal key to transforming RGV into global trade engine, podcast panel says

A podcast with international trade experts Steve Perez and Jerry McDonald.

UCD to host regional diabetes conference in Edinburg as part of Diabetes Awareness Month initiatives

The "Unidos En Salud: Bridging Hearts and Health for Diabetes Awareness" conference takes place Nov. 12.

Texas House candidates commit to supporting Valley Interfaith's agenda

Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.

Congressional candidate Bobby Pulido commits to supporting Valley Interfaith's agenda

Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.

County judge candidates commit to supporting Valley Interfaith's agenda

Nonprofit group held its 2026 Accountability Session at Knights of Columbus Hall Events Center in Mercedes.

AltaCair Foundation hosts conference on bridging AI and health outcomes

The focus of Accelerator 2026 was on the practical role of AI in healthcare, access, whole person care, and community impact.

Wood, Zapien: How the midterms could impact US-Mexico relations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The November midterm elections could fundamentally change the way Mexico needs to engage with Washington, according to a new op-ed in The Hill. The op-ed is titled: “How the …
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Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.
How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time
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TheZebra.com reports that Salt Lake City, Denver, and Austin are among the top 10 U.S. cities where renting is more affordable than buying.
6 Ways to Create a More Sustainable Bathroom
(Feature Impact) Conserving water, energy and resources is key to running an environmentally friendly household, and one of the best places to start is your bathroom. As one of the most frequently used rooms in the house, it's a small space that makes a big difference. Every flush, shower, twist of the tap and restock of restroom essentials is an opportunity to manage your ecological footprint.