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Monday, August 5, 2024   TAMACC’s Adventure Learning Program: Leadership Tejas Convenes in San Marcos Day One of Session V of Leadership Tejas was an outstanding learning session for the cohort. The class convened in San Marcos, Texas. Along with classroom training, the “Adventure Learning” experiences were exceptional. The class visited Texas State University’s Forensic Anthropology Center, home of Operation Identification (OpID). OpID aims to identify and repatriate unidentified human remains near the South Texas border. In 2022, over 890 migrant bodies were recovered by authorities who tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border unlawfully. Many South Texas counties lack the resources to identify or even take DNA samples before burials. Directed by Dr. Kate Spradley, OpID collaborates with government and non-government organizations to identify remains and match them to their families and countries of origin. Read More TAMACC’s Women of Distinction Attention Texas-based Latinas! The application process opens on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, for TAMACC’s prestigious Women of Distinction Awards. Self-nominations are encouraged. Contact TAMACC at (512) 444-5727 or email president@tamacc.org for any inquiries. This program’s success stems from its diverse recipients, who hail from various backgrounds and regions across our state. They share inspiring stories of how they contribute to their communities and workplaces, uplifting others along the way. Mass Deportation: Why It’s Not the Solution In this podcast episode, we explore the implications of Mass Deportation in the U.S. With the 2024 elections approaching, some argue that deporting undocumented immigrants could solve national issues. However, evidence suggests significant negative consequences. Tune in as we present the facts and perspectives on this contentious topic and encourage you to form your own opinion. Download or Listen Here Back to School Fair Representative Rafael Anchia is excited to invite you to a Back-to-School Fair he is hosting for families in House District 103 on Tuesday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Thanks to generous contributions from our sponsors – including Walmart, the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association (RHCA), AT&T, Oncor, Amazon, and the Frontiers of Flight Museum – we will be giving out 500 backpacks filled with school supplies! RSVP to let us know you are coming! Register Here Border Militarization: Impact on the Rio Grande River In this episode of Latino Business Report, we explore how heightened security along the U.S.-Mexico border is affecting the Rio Grande, a lifeline for countless communities and ecosystems. Join us as Dr. Adriana Martinez, a Geography professor from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, sheds light on the environmental impacts of stricter border measures and shares insights on balancing security with river conservation. Download or Listen Here VIA Metropolitan Transit Free Virtual Contract Opportunities Forum VIA Metropolitan Transit is holding a FREE Virtual Contract Opportunities Forum, in preparation of the release of various contracts that will be issued in the upcoming months. The scope of the works will encompass a wide variety of projects and services. This Virtual Forum includes a brief presentation by senior VIA staff, providing general information about projects including Advanced Rapid Transit. Registration Hobby West Concourse Expansion Pre-Bid Meeting Hensel Phelps, the Construction Manager at Risk, invites the subcontracting community to the Pre-Bid Meeting, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Join us for a detailed overview of upcoming bid package #04 related to the Hobby West Concourse Expansion. RSVP by 12:00 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2024 Registration   TAMACC | (512) 444-5727 | Website | Podcast

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