Texas/Mexico Border Coalition
Community-Based Organization
Consistent with its commitment to its guiding principles, the Texas/Mexico Border Coalition Community-Based Organization (TMBCCBO) has worked toward two long-range goals:
● develop and implement progressive policies responsive to rural needs, and
● develop the capacity of rural organizations and people to effectively work for, and sustain, institutional and systematic changes.
We join together as rural-interest members and organizations to improve rural and underserved communities.
Free Tax Education Webinar
Managing family labor in a farm or ranch operation presents unique challenges, especially when navigating complex tax regulations. Join Rob Holcomb for guidance on key tax provisions related to employing family members.
Topics include:
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Employment of children by their parents
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Spouses working for each other
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Business structures involving family members
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Reporting and withholding requirements
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Deductibility of wages paid to family members
Event - Employment of Family Members
Date – June 11, 2025
Time - 1:00 – 2:30pm Eastern
Presenter – Rob Holcomb
The Texas/Mexico Border Coalition Community-based Organization is currently hiring an AGRICULTURAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR (click here for job description). This is a full-time, grant-funded position located in San Isidro, Texas. Pay range is $10-$15/hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Those interested should email a resume to Susan.Lopez@tm-bc.org and follow up with a call to 956-481-3256. Leave a voicemail.
This position will remain open until October 31, 2024.
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EVENTS
Upcoming Events
July 2025
Friday, July 26
Please join us this Saturday evening at the Sentli Garden to learn about how to give your fall garden a great start. We'll be talking about composting you can do on a small scale in your backyard or even in your house, cover crops and how they can help add nitrogen into your soils, and lastly we'll be planting some trays of tomato and pepper seedlings for you to take home. This will be a free event and open to the public. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Please register here. https://forms.gle/uYSr65pacKyFHmPy7
sábado 26 de julio
Acompáñenos este sábado por una noche en el Jardín Sentli para aprender cómo darle a su huerto de otoño un comienzo perfecto. Hablaremos sobre el compostaje que puede hacer a pequeña escala en su jardín o incluso en su casa, sobre los cultivos de cobertura y cómo pueden ayudar a añadir nitrógeno a sus suelos. Por último, plantaremos algunas charolas de plántulas de tomate y chiles para que se las lleven a casa. Este evento será sin costo y abierto al público. Habrá interpretación al español. Regístrese aquí. https://forms.gle/uYSr65pacKyFHmPy
USDA's Farm Service Agency will begin hosting a Texas Third Tuesday webinar series starting June 17.
Well Informed Screening - July 17 • Starr County AgriLife Extension Office: 500 N. Britton Ave, Rio Grande City • Zapata County Extension Office: 200 E. 7th Avenue, Suite 249, Zapata • Please use a clean, unused water bottle (16-20 oz) by emptying water and collecting sample from the closest source to the well • Sample drop-off 8:00—10:00 a.m. July 17 at above locations Results & Interpretation meeting: Online Zapata County Courthouse, Suite 248 or Starr County AgriLife Extension office
Please contact Susan Lopez for more information at 956-500-1234
June 2025
USDA's Farm Service Agency will begin hosting a Texas Third Tuesday webinar series starting June 17.
Texas Third Tuesdays will provide an opportunity for farmers and ranchers interested in FSA programs to learn more about farm loan, conservation, disaster and price support programs, in addition to other resources available to support farmers and ranchers.
Community Computer Classes LaSara, May 1, 10am - 12pm
Starr County Fall Rancher's Program
Novmeber 7, 2024
VFW @ San Isidro, TX
Come Grow A Medicinal Garden With Us!
Saturday, October 26
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Preparando un Huerto Medicinal
sábado 26 de octubre
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Drip Irrigation and Farm Tools Workshop
Saturday, September 28
5:00-7:00pm
Riego De Goteo y Herramientas Agricolas
sabado, 28 de septiembre
5:00-7:00pm
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Past Events
Seed Starting and Soil Health
Saturday, August 31
6:00-8:00 pm
Inicio de Semillas y Salud del Suelo
Sabado, 31 de Agosto
6:00-8:00 pm
Reaping the Benefits of Cover Cropping by Nurturing the Soil and Yourself
Saturday, July 27
6:00-8:00 pm
Comer y Crecer Cultivos de Cobertura y Otras Plantas Resistentes al Calor Extremo
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News: Texas A&M Agrilife offering well water testing
Workshop Friday, March 24
ABOUT US
VISION...
to be an advocate for rural and underserved communities in achieving the American Dream.
MISSION...
to provide opportunities for changes that promote a healthy environment for people and natural resources in rural and underserved communities.
PURPOSE...
• to establish and maintain the health, social, and economic integrity; and the survival of small rural communities along the Texas-Mexico border by being an advocate for change while focusing on the plight of rural communities.
• to provide information, education, and training to address needs unique to the historically un-served and underserved, rural communities.
• to provide a voice at local, state, and national levels of government to bring equality to the communities in the 38-county Texas-Mexico border region.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES...
• Justice and equal opportunity are the right of all people regardless of race, sex, or place of residence.
• All rural people are entitled to the goods and services essential to a decent quality of life, including education, health, employment service, housing, and basic community facilities. They are also entitled to a democratic, community process that is dedicated to serving their interests.
• The long-term viability of rural communities rest on effective control and use of resources by people living in rural areas, including farmers, local business people, and working people of all walks of life.
• Community-based organizations are instrumental in the development of rural communities. Public policy should encourage their growth and strength.
• The federal, state, and local government has the responsibility to ensure the rights of all citizens and help secure the fulfillment of all these rights.
Partners
