Texas A&M University Higher Education Center at McAllen names new director of Colonias Program
· Texas Border Business
Texas A&M University has appointed Pablo Javier Almaguer as the new director of the Colonias Program, effective September 14, 2026. This program, based at the Texas A&M University Higher Education Center in McAllen, aims to improve the quality of life for residents in colonia communities along the Texas-Mexico border. Almaguer, who has nearly 30 years of experience in South Texas, previously worked with the Economic Justice Initiative and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. He succeeds Oscar Muñoz, who is retiring after 31 years. Almaguer is committed to enhancing community partnerships and expanding the program's impact.
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