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Valley International Airport
Jul. 30, 2021
Marv Esterly started his aviation career in 1983 as an FAA Certified Air Traffic Controller in the United Marv will touch on much of what has happened since then. But suffice it to say we couldn't be |
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Harlingen Chamber of Commerce
Aug. 13, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Javier De Leon is a native and a product of Harlingen CISD. He has served the HCISD Board of Trustees since 2005. In addition to his service on the School Board, Javier serves our Harlingen-area community as the President and CEO of the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Javier is dedicated to uniting and expanding business opportunities in our community. Before this role, he served as the Executive Vice President of Government Affairs at Texas State Technical College for over 30 years. His work in public administration and experience is why his biography was accepted for publication in the Chancellor’s list at UT Pan American. Only 1% of the students from the nation’s 3,000 colleges and universities are honored this way each year. Mr. De Leon was currently appointed to the Harlingen EDC board and serves on other boards as the Rio Grande Valley Partnership Board, Rio Grande Vision Board, and is Chairman/Commissioner for Cameron County Civil Service. Mr. De Leon previously served on various boards including the Rio Grande State Center Board, Harlingen Planning and Zoning Appeals Board, Harlingen’s Youth Council Board, UT Houston School of Public Health, Regional Campus at Brownsville, and Leadership Harlingen. He and his wife, Rose Marie – an educator of the Harlingen CISD, have two children, Stephanie, and Monica, who are Harlingen CISD alumni. In 2019, Mr. De Leon was part of the team recognized as Board of the Year by the Texas Association of School Administrators. |
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Children's Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley
Aug. 20, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Ernest Espinoza is the new Regional Director of The Children's Bereavement Center of the Rio Grande Valley and is joining us today to keep us updated on the impact their organization has on not only counciling grieving children but their families as well. They offer free services to those in need and their non-profit is entirely funded by the generosity of their donors. Ernest Espinoza was born in Chicago, Illinois and has one sister. But his parents quickly moved to Houston, Texas where his father, Ernesto Espinoza took a job with NASA as a space engineer. Ernest enjoyed working out, playing sports and was on many swim teams as a youth. He was a top swimmer in High School. Ernest graduated in 1995 with a degree in Business Management from the University of Houston.
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Aug. 25, 2021 10:00 a.m. - Sep. 03, 2021 10:00 p.m.
RE-UNITE WITH UNITED WAY’S
Stuff the Bus
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Clothing Closet Campaign!
STUDENTS ARE RETURNING TO THE CLASSROOM!
What we do...
• Stuff the Bus is an outreach program of the United Way of Northern Cameron County to collect School Supplies and Gift Cards for New Clothing.
• This year marks our 11th annual campaign.
• Over the years, thousands of school-aged children have been helped.
• Funds and or Supplies are organized by and given directly to School Districts in our service area. School Districts have programs in place to best identify students in need.
Help us help them, a little goes a long way. As little as $5 will purchase pencil sharpeners for 5 students, $10 will purchase earphones for online learning, $20 could fill a backpack and a $25 Gift Card could go a long way in purchasing new clothing for the new school year.
Options for donating - Supplies or Monetary Donations accepted at our partners locations throughout the community. Check our Facebook page for updates on drop-off locations https://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayHarlingen/
Monetary donations - Click on this link or "cut & paste link" to our Mobile Cause App
https://app.mobilecause.com/form/3Z8i5Q?vid=l1qvq or Text: FULLBACKPACKS to 41444 on your Smart phone.
Suggested Supplies:
PPE supplies such as disposable masks, Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes
Earbuds with mic
Children's Headphones with mic
Thumb drives
Always good traditional supplies:
Pens
Pencils
construction Paper
paper, College ruled & Wide rule
Pocket Folders
Crayons
Mail your Stuff the Bus Donation to,
United Way of Northern Cameron County
PO Box 531227
Harlingen, TX 78553-1227
All Funds and Supplies will be distributed to School Districts and shelters in our Service area.
Jennifer Allen
Executive Director
956-423-5954
Kathy Preddy
VOLUNTEER
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Rio Grande Birding Festival
Aug. 27, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Marilyn has been a life-long educator, teaching nearly all age levels & grades & in both English & Spanish. She served here in Harlingen as a teacher at Long Elementary then Assistant Principal at Bowie Elementary. Retirement has found her busier than ever as she volunteers with many organizations & has fun with her 10 grandchildren.
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Sep. 02, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Harlingen is hosting a Meet-And-Greet Social Hour and you are invited! There is no admission fee so come and get to know your fellow Rotarians and bring along anyone who you believe would be interested in joining the club! The event is being held inside the Harlingen Airport at the Jackson Street Cafe & Bar.
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Dec. 08, 2021 8:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Dec. 11, 2021 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
OUR SERVICE PROJECT:
Event: Adopt-A-Highway
When: Saturday, December 11, 2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Where: TSTC Parking Lot (across from the airport entrance)
1902 N Loop 499, Harlingen, TX 78550
RSVP to Victorr@lfrgv.org
Your participation in this celebrated litter prevention program is greatly appreciated. TxDOT salutes your continued support in all that you do to help make Texas cleaner and more beautiful.
We ask that all groups follow the guidelines as outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and all local safety recommendations and protocols.
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Jan. 19, 2022 8:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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