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Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Good morning, Mission. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Celebrating National Dog Day, a report highlights the critical issue of dog overpopulation and the importance of adoption, showcasing ways the community can help alleviate the problem. MyRGV.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rio Grande Valley receives over $9 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education for college readiness, with funds aimed at boosting STEM education and job creation. KRGV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Despite efforts to cut costs by reopening the Willacy County jail, Hidalgo County's budget for 2025 still faces higher jail expenses, alongside a proposed 5% cost of living pay increase for county workers and modest property tax revenue growth. MyRGV.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The preterm birth rate in Texas slightly declined in 2022 but remains high, with Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley showcasing its NICU facilities designed to provide round-the-clock care for these vulnerable newborns. MyRGV.com
- ➤ Fraternal twins Jacqueline and Juliana Falcon become family medicine physicians together, fulfilling a dream to serve their community in the Rio Grande Valley. MyRGV.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTRGV marks a key construction milestone with the last beam placement on their expanded athletic facility, promising modern upgrades and improved amenities for fans and teams. KRGV
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Latina Leadership Conference & Expo 'With Strength and Heart'
Experience a day of empowering workshops, insightful discussions, and vibrant networking opportunities focused on women's leadership and personal development.
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Grupo Pesado Concert
Experience a live concert by the renowned Grupo Pesado at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.
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1st Annual Mariachi Festival Celebration
Celebrate the vibrant traditions of mariachi music and dance featuring Mariachi 7 Leguas, UTRGV Ballet Folklorico, and talented youth musicians from the Rio Grande Valley.
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