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Hidalgo County sheriff Democratic Party candidates J.E. “Eddie” Guerra and Frank Guerrero to participate in forum to be broadcast on the Internet by Futuro RGV on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hidalgo County sheriff Democratic Party candidates J.E. “Eddie” Guerra and Frank Guerrero to participate in forum to be broadcast on the Internet by Futuro RGV on Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Dr. Nedra Kinerk, President of Futuro RGV, on Friday, December 8, 2023, is congratulated by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortéz for that citizens group’s most recent forum, hosted by South Texas College in McAllen, which focused on helping improve South Texans’ quality of life in the Rio Grande Valley. On Thursday, February 1, 2o24, Futuro RGV will be hosting its next forum, featuring the two Democratic Party candidates for Hidalgo County Sheriff: J.E. “Eddie” Guerra and Frank Guerrero. The event will take place at the Monitor newspaper in McAllen, and will be available for viewing, at no charge, at https://www.facebook.com/FuturoRGV/. The forum will be broadcast live from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, and the videotaped recording will remain available on Futuro RGV’s Facebook until the party primary election day, which is Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Ezequiel “Zeik” Jurado, III is the only candidate seeking the Republican Party nomination. The Democratic and Republican Party primary elections both take place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

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Valley lawmakers helped lead establishment of new state law that further protects healthcare staff in hospitals not owned by government from assault that causes bodily injury, reports DHR Health

Valley lawmakers helped lead establishment of new state law that further protects healthcare staff in hospitals not owned by government from assault that causes bodily injury, reports DHR Health - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: A new state law, supported by the Rio Grande Valley state legislative delegation, makes it a minimum of a Third Degree Felony for anyone who assaults a healthcare worker – such as physicians, physician assistants, nurses, maintenance or janitorial staff, receptionists, and other individuals – when those personnel are on duty at a nongovernment hospital property, including all land and buildings owned or leased by the hospital. In 2021, there were 517 hospitals in Texas, of which 266 were nongovernment complexes, such as DHR Health, of which a portion of one of its Edinburg campuses is highlighted in this image.

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Democrat Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa each file for a possible rematch in November 2024 election for Senate District 27

Democrat Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa each file for a possible rematch in November 2024 election for Senate District 27 - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-South Padre Island, and Adam Hinojosa, R-Corpus Christi, have both filed for their respective political party’s nomination to represent Senate District 27, which features all or portions of Bee, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, and Willacy counties. The party primaries in Texas will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The nominees – which will likely include candidates from the Green and Libertarian parties – will face off in the Tuesday, November 4, 2024 general election.

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Campaign finance reports at local and regional levels in Texas now available through the Internet for free while protecting the identity of any person seeking such information about political figures

Campaign finance reports at local and regional levels in Texas now available through the Internet for free while protecting the identity of any person seeking such information about political figures - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: On Friday, September 1, 2023, a new state law went into effect that requires all political subdivisions to post on their website all campaign finance reports filed on or after September 1, 2023, according to attorney Omar Ochoa. “Campaign finance reports are public documents, but for many people who wanted to review or make copies of that crucial information, they had to go to the government building where they were located, such as a city hall or courthouse, reveal their identity to government officials to get that material, and pay for any copies of that report,” said attorney Omar Ochoa. “But a couple of months ago, a new state law – which was led by and supported by the Valley’s state legislative delegation – changed all of that.”

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Sen. Hinojosa files for reelection, pledges to continue focusing on border security, economic development

Sen. Hinojosa files for reelection, pledges to continue focusing on border security, economic development - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, a U.S. Marines combat veteran in Vietnam and a 27-year veteran of the Texas Legislature, on Friday, November 11, 2023, filed for re-election to a new four-year term in the Texas Senate, representing District 20. “As a border state, we must address the issues surrounding border security effectively. As a lifelong border resident, I understand the importance of finding comprehensive solutions that prioritize the safety and well-being of all Texans,” Hinojosa said. “I am committed to border security and continuing to work collaboratively to find solutions that protect our communities while upholding our values and treating everyone with dignity and respect.”

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Valley athletes better protected during sports activities as a result of summer 2023 seminar for athletic trainers championed by DHR Health’s Senior Executive Vice President Marissa Castañeda

Valley athletes better protected during sports activities as a result of summer 2023 seminar for athletic trainers championed by DHR Health’s Senior Executive Vice President Marissa Castañeda - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Mike Salinas, a Rio Grande Valley native, is head football coach for Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a leadership position that he has held since 2020. He was a featured speaker on Friday, July 28, 2023, for the Texas Emergency Athletic Management Seminar (TEAMS), hosted by DHR Health at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance. His sister, Marissa Castañeda, who helped develop the day-long event, serves as the hospital system’s Senior Executive Vice President.


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Dr. Lidia Fonseca of McAllen, Christian Torres of Pharr, Valley Association of Independent Living of McAllen, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg earn top honors from Gov. Abbott for their efforts on behalf of Texans with disabilities

Dr. Lidia Fonseca of McAllen, Christian Torres of Pharr, Valley Association of Independent Living of McAllen, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg earn top honors from Gov. Abbott for their efforts on behalf of Texans with disabilities - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Katalin Novák, President of the Republic of Hungary, and Gov. Greg Abb0tt, along with top officials from both governments, met at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin on Thursday, September 21, 2023 to discuss strengthening and expanding the international economic partnership between Texas and Hungary. As part of their meeting, they explored Texas’ ability to use its robust oil and gas industry to support Hungary’s energy needs, emphasizing the importance of this specific economic relationship to bolster national security interests in both the United States and Hungary. 

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Futuro RGV to broadcast “Constitutional Amendments Forum 2023” on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Facebook, then maintain videotaped recording of the symposium until November 7, 2023 election

Futuro RGV to broadcast “Constitutional Amendments Forum 2023” on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Facebook, then maintain videotaped recording of the symposium until November 7, 2023 election - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Futuro RGV – a group of citizen volunteers who provide information regarding issues and concerns in deep South Texas – will be hosting “Constitutional Amendments Forum 2023” through its Facebook page on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from  6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The videotaped recording of the forum will remain on its Facebook page until the election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Early voting takes place from Monday, October 23, 2023 through Friday, November 3, 2023.

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Val LaMantia, Valley philanthropist and business leader, aunt of Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-Port Isabel, and wife of UTRGV President Guy Bailey, to be inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame

Val LaMantia, Valley philanthropist and business leader, aunt of Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-Port Isabel, and wife of UTRGV President Guy Bailey, to be inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Val LaMantia, owner and managing partner of beverage distribution company L&F Distributors based in McAllen, was recently selected by Gov. Greg Abbott for induction later this fall into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, for her business acumen, her service to the Texas community, and for her efforts to champion education at all levels.

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DHR Health’s CEO Singh, Sen. Hinojosa, and McAllen Mayor Villalobos praise South Texas College on the 30th anniversary of its creation

DHR Health’s CEO Singh, Sen. Hinojosa, and McAllen Mayor Villalobos praise South Texas College on the 30th anniversary of its creation - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Dr. Manish Singh, MD, Chief Executive Officer, DHR Health System. On Friday, September 29, 2023, through a video presentation before an estimated 2,000 attendees of the Fall Convocation of South Texas College, Singh extended DHR Health’s “heartfelt congratulations to South Texas College on their remarkable 30 years of excellence in the community.” This image was taken at DHR Health in Edinburg on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

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