At a press event in Pharr at The PossAble Dream Adult High School, Texas Workforce Commissioner Alberto Treviño announced a $150,000 grant to train 22 students for HVAC and medical assistant jobs — boosting a local workforce that attracts new companies.
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UTRGV School of Medicine welcomed its largest class of Valley native students on Saturday as 35 of 56 future doctors came from the local area. The dean said many of these students will help serve the community in the coming years.
Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez noted that new U.S. Census Bureau data shows a drop in the poverty rate — from 28.8% in 2021 to 24.2% in 2024. He said local agencies and community partners will expand workforce and education efforts to support families facing economic challenges.
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