San Perlita
San Perlita, TX · Business
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Collision-repair careers get closer look
HARLINGEN—As collision-repair technology continues to advance, Hacienda Ford Collision is seeking technicians like San Benito’s own Lucifer Melchor, who are willing to evolve with the industry. Hacienda representatives delivered the message directly to Texas State Technical College’s Auto Collision and Management students at the Harlingen campus earlier this...
ValleyCentral
Power restored to nearly all customers
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) – At one point Thursday afternoon more than 1,500 AEP Texas customers were without power this afternoon. That number is now down to just a handfull. Nearly all of the outages stretched from the Military Highway south of San Benito, through that city and stretching across Rio Hondo and Arroyo City. According […]
freightwaves.com
DSV expands US-Mexico freight network with $90M Laredo facility
Global logistics provider DSV has opened a new $90 million, 853,000-square-foot logistics facility in Laredo, Texas, expanding its capacity to handle freight moving between the U.S. and Mexico. The facility consolidates warehousing, transportation, customs brokerage, inventory management and distribution services under one roof, the company announced Wednesday. The investment is...
MyRGV.com
KRGV
Weslaco leaders approve ordinance limiting vape shop operating hours
Weslaco, TX (KRGV) — Weslaco city leaders on Tuesday approved a new ordinance that limits vape shop hours and addresses new state laws on illegal products. Under the new rule, vape shops can operate from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, they can open from 10 a.m. to midnight.
protexasindustry.com
Edinburg EDC Opens New Home for Business Growth
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation celebrated the opening of its new office with an open house and ribbon cutting on October 21, marking a new chapter for the organization’s work supporting business development and investment. Located at 617W. University Drive, the office gives EEDC a permanent base after years...
mySanAntonio.com
ValleyCentral
KRGV
Donna farmer says severe drought shortens corn crops and strains livestock feed
Donna, TX (KRGV) — A Donna corn farmer says drought is cutting into the corn he grows to feed his livestock. Walking through his field, Donna's Corn Maze owner John Billman said the drought damage is clear. “Due to being in a drought, this corn is not quality; it...
riograndeguardian.com
STC’s newest manufacturing instructor seeks to inspire future generations
MCALLEN, TEXAS – Years after first riding a bus from Sharyland High School to South Texas College for Architectural Engineering Design Technology (AEDT) courses through the college’s Dual Credit Programs, Ashley Estrada Sotelo says she has returned to where her journey in education began. Joining STC this fall...
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Mercedes launches search for new city manager as major infrastructure, retail projects move forward
MERCEDES, Texas — The City of Mercedes has launched a statewide search for its next city manager to helm municipal operations, oversee a $29.6 million budget, and lead a full-service city of nearly 18,000 residents through a period of significant infrastructure and commercial expansion. Applications for the executive post...