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Unemployment rose in Texas border cities in July

TEXAS - During the month of July 2023, Texas border cities such as El Paso, Brownsville, Laredo and McAllen showed slight increases in their annualized unemployment rate, according to figures presented by the Texas Workforce Commission...

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UTEP receives more than US$5 million to strengthen engineering programs

EL PASO, TX - The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) reported that it is expanding its role in preparing the next generation of engineers for the US aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors; an effort supported by a new $53 million grant...

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NMSU promotes digital platforms and apps to help students graduate

NEW MEXICO - New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that the Student Success Division is using a new communication tool to help students achieve goals such as retention and graduation NMSU launched the Navigate platform three years ago,...

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Chihuahua and Guadalajara join efforts to boost SMEs

CHIHUAHUA - In order to share experiences, best practices and key success factors, the Ministry of Innovation and Economic Development (SIDE) of Chihuahua, through the Institute of Innovation and Competitiveness (I2C) will participate as a special...

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El Paso adopts its fiscal year 2024 municipal budget

EL PASO, TX - The City of El Paso announced the adoption of its FY 2024 municipal budget and the approval of a tax rate with no new revenue, meaning the City Council will not raise property taxes The City Council reported that a budget was...

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US$2.5 million for STEM scholarships are awarded at NMSU

NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Higher Education Department allocated nearly US$25 million to fund scholarships for graduate students in areas such as science, technology, engineering or mathematics at New Mexico State University (NMSU) The funding,...

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L&F Distributors to expand in El Paso

EL PASO, TX - L&F Distributors and the City of El Paso announced the expansion and construction of a new vehicle distribution and maintenance facility The City Council approved a $13 million incentive agreement that will help support L&F...

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New precast plant to be installed in NL

NUEVO LEON - The Government of Nuevo Leon announced an investment of US$175 million to install, in the municipality of Marín, a precast plant to produce straight beams and other construction elements for the Metro Lines 4, 5 and 6 projectThe...

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California allocates US$17.9 million for English language learning and worker training programs

CALIFORNIA - The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced that it has awarded $179 million in grants to organizations that will expand Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs for English Language Learners (ELLs) across...

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NM opens registration to obtain grants for science and technology start-ups

NEW MEXICO - The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) reported that applications are now being accepted for the Science and Technology Venture Creation Grant The grant is funded by the state and is intended to support small...

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