2018 was quite a year! A year of ups and downs for many of us. We did a lot together in 2018, but what the most exciting thing we did together was vote. We saw record voter turnout in 2018, which proves that people realize that they need to get … Continue reading
Estar involucrado en un accidente automovilístico es una situación extremadamente estresante para cualquiera. Nadie piensa lo que él o ella haría si esa persona estuviera involucrada en un accidente automovilístico. ¿Qué debería esperarse? ¿Se debería contactar a la policía? ¿La persona perjudicada necesita trabajar directamente con una compañía de seguros … Continue reading
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
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. Child seat safety laws are regulations designed to ensure the safety of children while traveling in vehicles. These laws mandate the use of appropriate child restraints, such as car … 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
