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Orthopedic surgeon shares expert advice on overcoming arthritis and joint pain

Dr. Zain Sayeed is a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon from Harvard Medical School. He is seeing patients at DHR Health clinics in Edinburg and San Benito.
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GIS Day 2025 celebrated with a summit in Edinburg

EDINBURG, Texas - The Rio Grande Valley ARC GIS User Group recently hosted GIS Day 2025 at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library in Edinburg. Garcia: Hyperlocal Data and Regional ...
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Torres: First public hearing on USMCA review to take place in D.C. on Dec. 3-5

The schedule of witnesses has been announced, says Interlink Trade Services president; 59 witnesses are due to testify on Dec. 3, 54 on Dec. 4, and 35 on Dec. 5.
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Delgadillo gives update on Pharr Bridge expansion project

The board of directors for Pharr International Bridge held their monthly meeting for November, 2025, at Pharr City Hall on Nov. 19. After the meeting had concluded, the RGG ...
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Garcia: Hyperlocal Data and Regional Interdependencies: A New Framework for Economic Decision-Making in South Texas

Geographically precise data can. Modern economic models that map impacts down to districts, cities, MSAs, or customizable regions allow organizations to move beyond generic talking points and ...
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Darling: Challenging the water rights of heavily urbanized irrigation districts would take 'a big fight in Austin'

MCALLEN, Texas - Jim Darling, chairman of Region M Water Planning Group, gave an update on Mexico’s release of water to the United States at a recent McAllen Economic Development Corporation quarterly ...
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Drainage leader: Urban growth is overwhelming aging systems — major upgrades underway

Continuing the RGG's coverage of the recent Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects-RGV Chapter network luncheon.
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Why securing $1 million for Gladys Porter Zoo means so much to Rep. Gámez

Some of our children... that go to the zoo, they're never going to be able to go to Disney World. They're never going to afford that flight to Florida. They might not even be able to afford the drive ...
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Garcia: McAllen EDC currently working on projects valued at $5 billion

McAllen Economic Development Corporation's interim chief operating officer spoke at a quarterly stakeholders meeting.
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Torres: McAllen needs to better market a prized asset - its Foreign Trade Zone

Jorge A. Torres, founder and president of Interlink Trade Services, gives an industry report to McAllen Economic Development Corporation.
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Raise Your Hand Texas: We propose the ‘Legacy Education Fund’ endowment

How the Legacy Education Fund would work The “ Legacy Education Fund ” could operate as an endowment working alongside the existing Permanent School Fund (PSF). Funded through an initial investment, ...
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Payne Family donates $1 million to Driscoll Children's Hospital Rio Grande Valley

The Payne Family issued this statement: “There’s no place quite like the Rio Grande Valley, and the Payne family is committed to supporting the growth of our communities valley-wide. “We are honored ...