The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently approved a $200,000 grant to South Texas College (STC) called the Apprenticeship Texas grant. This grant will allow for apprentice programs, for both youths and adults, and pay part of the college portion of apprenticeship. This program will allow them to get a head … Continue reading
Year: 2018
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), as well as the City of Weslaco and The Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco, gathered on Thursday, November 29, 2018, to celebrate the completion of the Center for Innovation and Commercialization. The CIC for short will operate as part of UTRGV’s Robert … Continue reading
In order to combat all the negative publicity going on with elected officials calling the region a lawless war zone and not a place for tourists, the Explore RGV website and mobile app have been created. What Is Explore RGV? Explore RGV is meant to showcase all the local assets … Continue reading
In most states, including Texas, failing to take proper safety measures is considered an offense for which one can be fined. Texas Child Safety Laws To promote and ensure the safety of children, legislation has been set in place to enforce the use of a safety restraint system for children. … Continue reading
Typically, when handling a bodily injury claim for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision or premises liability claim, there is more than one avenue for recovery. Liability insurance is the insurance coverage afforded by the other driver; the driver that caused the collision (i.e. “third party”). Underinsured/Uninsured motorist coverage … Continue reading
Americans spend much of their lives behind the wheels of cars and trucks, traversing America’s roads and highways on a daily basis. That freedom of mobility has helped to define the nation’s character and offers a wide range of benefits for its citizens. At the same time, however, all of … Continue reading
The Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council, together with Congress and local officials, have begun discussions on making a light rail system a reality for the Rio Grande Valley. A House bill has been pre-filed by Congressman Mando Martinez and colonias in the area are setting up meetings with big … Continue reading
Every month Workforce Solutions present a report on unemployment and labor trends in the Rio Grande Valley. Charts detail that the once high levels of unemployment have been now eliminated which is a welcome sign for the RGV. A long-held belief is that the RGV is a very poverty-stricken area, … Continue reading
Beautiful open country roads attract many motorcyclists to South Texas from Corpus Christi down throughout the greater Rio Grande Valley and into Brownsville, Texas. There are more than 400,000 motorcycles registered in the Lone Star State, making it the third most popular state for biking behind Georgia and California. While … Continue reading
The United States Presidential election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, and with less than four months to the launch of the 2020 presidential primary season, quite the frenzy is underway. The incumbent president, Donald J. Trump is expected to retain the Republican Party’s presidential nomination, even though there have … Continue reading