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Executive Director Maricela De León, MPA, CPM invited to join a very important graduation ceremony for our Member District PSJA ISD Harvard Zero-L Program.

PSJA ISD Graduation Ceremony

Joined by Judge Mancias, Judge Gonzalez, Mario Bracamontes, Veronica McCann, Dr. Thomas Garcia, and Hidalgo County Officials.

Apr 24

RGV LEAD - Leaving footprints wherever we go!

What a day it has been! We are excited to be a part of the Edinburg community and every regional community in the Rio Grande Valley.

Apr 24

The Business Playbook

Another productive day in the books! Great event!

Apr 24

Thank you, Texas Border Business

ICYMI: Thank you, Texas Border Business, for covering our story!

Apr 24

We are incredibly grateful to CareerBridge and AT&T for supporting the 2026 RGV Student Startup Showdown Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Thank you, Sponsors!

Thank you for investing in our students and helping us guide the next generation of RGV business leaders into a bright future!

Apr 24

Hear from students as they share how the S3 Challenge helped them become stronger leaders and innovators.

S3 Challenge: Shaping the future of the Valley

We are not only starting businesses; we are shaping the future of the Valley.

Apr 23

Medical Research and Education Center Groundbreaking Ceremony

Apr 23

LAST CALL TO BE A SPONSOR – S3 CHALLENGE 2026

This is it—your final opportunity to join RGV LEAD’s 2026 Student Startup Showdown (S3) Challenge as a sponsor. Be part of an initiative that is shaping the future of entrepreneurship, workforce development, and student success across the Rio Grande Valley. Your support directly impacts the next generation of innovators and leaders. Deadline: Friday, April 24 Act now to secure your sponsorship and champion student innovation in the RGV. Call now: 956-907-1227 Take this fin

Apr 22

PRESS RELEASE: RGV LEAD Launches Hidalgo County Criminal Justice Career and Legal Education Pipeline Initiative Following Texas Bar Foundation Awards Grant.

“This investment from the Texas Bar Foundation allows us to intentionally build a structured workforce pipeline connecting students to meaningful careers in the legal and criminal justice fields,” said Maricela De León, MPA, CPM, Executive Director of RGV Linking Economic and Academic Development (LEAD).

Apr 22

Starbase is not just reshaping Cameron County; it is creating a paradigm shift from Friday night lights to STEM and welding.

RGV LEAD CREATING THE FUTURE at CITY OF STARBASE

Building the necessary curriculum around the workforce needs is why RGV LEAD was formed. Join the discussion, share your ideas, and help build the workforce that will take us to Mars.

Apr 21

A sneak peek at the faces and stories behind RGV LEAD. We’re traveling across the Valley to capture the heart of what we do.

2026 Mission in Motion

A sneak peek at the faces and stories behind RGV LEAD. We’re traveling across the Valley to capture the heart of what we do. Stay tuned... the best is yet to come!

Apr 18

Inaugural TEA SB-3 Civics Training

Our Executive Director, Maricela De Leon, MPA, CPM, joined Member LJ Francis of the State Board of Education District 2 in Austin, Texas, for the inaugural TEA Civics training, hosted by Region ESC 18 at Region ESC 13.

Apr 17

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