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Valley event aims to encourage children's literacy skills
By Gabriela Gonzalez at ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A new event in the Rio Grande Valley is giving kids a chance to turn big ideas into real businesses. Mija Media House and the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to launch the Kids Mercadito event. The event is inspired by 'Raspas con Mi Grandpa'...
Key takeaway The event is inspired by 'Raspas con Mi Grandpa', a children's book authored [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
The Kids Mercadito event in Harlingen has implications for McAllen 's own efforts to foster entrepreneurship and literacy among its young residents. As the Rio Grande Valley continues to grow and develop, initiatives like this one can help equip the next generation with the skills they need to succeed. By combining business skills with literacy, the event organizers are taking a holistic approach to childhood development that can have long-term benefits for the local economy. McAllen's own business community may be watching this event closely, looking for ways to replicate its success and support similar initiatives in their own city. The collaboration between Mija Media House and the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce also highlights the potential for partnerships between local organizations to drive positive change in the Valley.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- A new event in the Rio Grande Valley is giving kids a chance to turn big ideas into real businesses. Mija Media House and the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to launch the Kids Mercadito event. The event is inspired by 'Raspas con Mi Grandpa'...
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