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Mission council OKs $75,000 time clock buy
Mission City Council voted last week to approve the purchase of 25 new biometric time clocks and the retrofitting of nine existing clocks for $75,738.12, a move described as an accountability measure. The city expects to pay $16,722.54 annually for hardware support and maintenance of the clocks. The time clocks...
Garza: The economic impact of UTRGV on the region is ‘staggering’
ELSA, Texas – UT-Rio Grande Valley has had a huge impact on the economic vitality of the region, and soon that impact will be officially quantified in dollars and cents. Ron Garza, UTRGV’s associate vice president for Workforce and Economic Development, spoke about that impact at a recent event in Elsa.
MXLAN 2024 kicks off in McAllen
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — McAllen kicked off its annual MXLAN arts and culture festival Friday showcasing vibrant colors, bold sounds and full-of-life festivities. The 4th annual MXLAN event returned to the McAllen Convention Center with family-friendly activities to enjoy all weekend long. The three-day festival celebrates Latino culture through live art, a music stage an […]
Big 7 Track and Field: State Meet Preview
This weekend, two Big 7 athletes, Sharyland Pioneer’s Angel Rodriguez and Sharyland High’s Callie Keith, will compete in the 2024 UIL 5A State Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas. The meet is unlike any other sporting event in the state. The competition showcases five-star recruits, Division-1 athletes, and future pros. Both athletes have earned the right to represent their schools on this prestigious stage, finishing inside the top two of their respective events at the Region IV 5A Track meet last weekend in San Antonio. After injuries plagued their 22-23 seasons, Keith and Rodriguez entered their off seasons re-energized and hungry; hoping for a chance to make things right. Now, they sit on the precipice of glory, awaiting the most important track meet of their lives.
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