FEATURED: A drone with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is used for search and rescue work. With the 89th Texas Legislature in the final half of its 140-day regular session, the Texas Association of Broadcasters is leading efforts to have state lawmakers restore the ability of Texas newsrooms to use drones for aerial photography in their news gathering mission, reports South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa.
Photograph Courtesy TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
FEATURED: Kendall Scudder, newly-elected Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, will meet with Rio Grande Valley residents and mainstream and social media journalists on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the McAllen Public Library, located at 4001 North 23rd Street. The event, which will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., will be held in the auditorium. The gathering is free and open to the public.
FEATURED: The Texas Legislature passed a resolution on Thursday, April 3, 2025, honoring the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s upcoming 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of growth and impact in the Valley. UTRGV President Guy Bailey praised the recognition as a testament to the university’s achievements and community support. Included in this image in the front row, along with UTRGV leadership, students, staff, from left, are Dr. Maggie Hinojosa, Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Student Affairs; Rep. Ryan Guillén, R-Rio Grande City; Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo; Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen; and Bailey.
FEATURED: Manish Singh, M.D., Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, DHR Health, on Thursday, January 23, 2025, signals his support for successful efforts by DHR Health officials with local, regional and state leaders on bringing advancements in medicine and health care to deep South Texas. In this image, Singh was in attendance for Mayor Ambrosio Hernández, M.D’s 2025 State of the City Address at the Pharr EMS Headquarters. https://www.facebook.com/cityofpharr/videos/484176384424491
FEATURED: Valley State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, whose District 21 includes all of Starr County, has filed (introduced) at least two major proposals that aim to make local, county and state governments in Texas more transparent, reports South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa. In general, government transparency is defined as when a government is open and honest with its citizens about how it spends money and makes decisions. It’s a way to promote accountability and reduce corruption.
