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Cortez: The drop in the poverty rate is encouraging. But there is a lot more to do.
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (763+ words) EDINBURG, Texas - Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez says that while a decrease in the poverty rate is an encouraging indicator, he recognizes that many families continue to face economic challenges. Cortez commented about newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau…...
Mission residents encouraged to apply for MEDA scholarship priority deadline
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (615+ words) MCALLEN, TEXAS – With a priority application deadline approaching July 31, South Texas College and the city of Mission are encouraging eligible residents to apply for the Mission Economic Development Authority (MEDA) scholarship, which has helped thousands of STC students pursue higher…...
STHS Children's to bring community together at back-to-school block party to prepare students for the new school year
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (436+ words) As the new school year approaches, families across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing students for success in the classroom. While children look forward to reconnecting with friends and teachers, parents often face the challenge of purchasing school supplies, clothing…...
Sáenz: Latino Population Growth Fell by Nearly 1 Million in Latest Census Estimates
1+ week, 5+ day ago (280+ words) Rogelio Sáenz is professor of sociology and demography at the University of Texas at San Antonio. In his latest column for The Latino Newsletter, Sáenz looks at U.S. population estimates from Census Bureau. Sáenz points out that Latino population growth…...
How to maximize internship season and start your financial future
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (708+ words) For young adults entering the workforce, there is good news and bad news right now. Let’s start with the bad: The job market is looking a little bleak, at 7.8% unemployment for those ages 22-27, according to the latest data from the…...
95% of parents say nature is essential for kids. So why are families stuck inside?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (821+ words) American parents aren't confused about what their kids need. They're just not doing it. The study surveyed 1,000 American parents in March 2026 across a range of demographics, and the picture it paints is one of a country where intention and behavior…...
Loan demands rise as new study reveals roughly 3 in 4 students feel financially insecure
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1022+ words) Would you be able to pay for college out of pocket? If you said no, you’re not alone. The majority of students are feeling the sticker shock of college courses as they scramble to apply for financial aid. A new…...
How reading aloud shapes children’s emotional development
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (854+ words) Aflac breaks down the cognitive, emotional and social benefits of reading to children, and why the stories you choose together matter. Reading to children, toddlers and even babies is a beneficial and meaningful way to spend quality time together. That’s…...
A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) (Feature Impact) For families with young children, mealtimes can often feel like negotiations or even battles. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Picky eating is one of the most universal challenges families face. Why Young Children are Picky Eaters…...