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Search and explore our complete collection of articles covering Edinburg city government, Hidalgo County politics, the Texas Legislature, and the leaders shaping the Rio Grande Valley. From legislative updates and exclusive insights to profiles of key South Texas figures, this is your resource for the stories behind the decisions affecting our community.
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Roland Arriola leaves UT-Pan American to help next generation of Texans succeed
Edwards Abstract and Title Co., has been recognized by the Texas Land Title Association as the company with the second most consecutive years of service in the state of Texas. Edwards Abstract and Title Co. was founded in 1880 by Judge James Henry Edwards with property records of both Starr and Hidalgo counties. In 2008, […]
New law shaped by Rep. Longoria, Sen. Hinojosa, Rep. Guillén, and Rep. Muñoz financially protects government-employed first responders who are quarantined as a result of COVID-19 or other contagious diseases, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Texas Ports Prosperity Act, sponsored by Rep. Canales and authored by Sen. Alvarado and Sen. Hinojosa, predicted to generate at least $200 billion a year for Texas economy by 2025
Sen. Zaffirini passes 106 bills during 87th Legislative Session – most of any state lawmaker – including measures that addressed COVID-19 recovery needs, and reveal names and locations of nursing homes with communicable diseases
Legislative “Hail Mary Pass” from Sen. Hinojosa to Rep. Canales generates remarkable victory for the City of Pharr and its Pharr International Bridge
Sen. Hinojosa announces his bid to file for the Democratic Party primary nomination, to be decided on March 1, 2022, for 11th term in Texas Senate
Lawmakers pass key government transparency bills, including measures featuring Rep. Canales and Sen. Zaffirini, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
DHR Health Advanced Care Center to promote National Cancer Survivor Month during Tuesday, June 1 presentation before Edinburg City Council
Former Rep. Sergio Muñoz, Sr. (1952-2020) honored by Texas Legislature for his many achievements, including being an inspiration “for serving the less fortunate among us.”
Plan to combine federal and state inspections of commercial traffic at ports of entry, sponsored by Rep. Martínez, approved by Texas Legislature
State funding for podiatry medical residencies in the Valley – supported by DHR Health to increase care for Texans with foot, ankle, and leg problems – approved by House of Representatives and Senate Committee on Higher Education.
Family violence victims would be freed from having their cell phone numbers controlled by violent abusers under bill authored by Rep. Guerra and sponsored by Sen. Zaffirini that was approved on May 19, 2021, by the Texas Legislature
