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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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Sen. Zaffirini appointed to key Senate committees; UT System regents approve plan for a medical school at UT Health Science Center at Tyler
Featured: Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, participated at the Texas Capitol in a joint meeting of the Senate Natural Resources and Economic Development Committee and the Senate and Water Resources Committee. Featured, back row, from left, are Sen. Pat Fallon, R-Prosper; Sen. Angela Paxton, R-McKinney; Sen. Peter Flores, R-Pleasanton; Sen. Bryan […]
DHR Health leadership continues to bring major advances to South Texas, not only in medicine and health care, but also in education, as evidenced by roles of Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernández, MD
Major state agriculture laws, ranging from access to water for farmers and ranchers, to the possible commercial development of hemp, are being shaped for action by the Texas Legislature in 2019
Gov. Abbott to dedicate $40 million Texas A&M McAllen Higher Education Center at 2 this afternoon (Thursday, October 25, 2018)
Valley lawmakers ask Gov. Abbott to endorse push for Level I Comprehensive Trauma Center and improved statewide trauma preparedness
Sen. Lucio encourages South Texas College students to join the voting process during upcoming Tuesday, November 6, 2018 elections
For second consecutive month, during August 2018, McAllen only city in the Valley with unemployment rate of less than five percent, according to Texas Workforce Commission
McAllen City Commission, Sen. Hinojosa, Rep. Canales throw support behind legislative push for Trauma Emergency Preparedness Funding and for efforts to bring a Level I Comprehensive Trauma Facility for Valley
McAllen City Commission set to consider legislative efforts by Med Care EMS and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health) to provide emergency preparedness funding to strengthen Texas and Rio Grande Valley Trauma Network
New law designed to protect Texans from being jailed for minor traffic tickets has resulted in 300,000 fewer arrest warrants, announces Rep. Canales
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR Health) helping legislative efforts to improve Texas Medicaid, which provides health insurance to one out of four Valley residents
State economic development law, known as Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, has led to creation of $88.3 million Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg
