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.
FEATURED: Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp speaks at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station on Thursday, November 3, 2023 after receiving the Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence. The award is given by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency of the U.S. Defense Department only to entities that are cleared by the federal government to deter, detect and disrupt the theft of classified information. The award is named after John “Jack” Donnelly, who served as the Director of the Defense Investigative Service from 1988 to 1996.
FEATURED: South Texas attorneys and husband and wife Omar Ochoa and Leah Wise on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Edinburg Children’s Hospital, hosting a Valentines Day party for patients and their families. “It was a heartwarming experience getting to visit with families of patients and treat them to gifts and lunch,” said Ochoa. “During dark times there are always people willing to lend a loving hand. We were honored to be able to be a small part of why patients and their families felt loved and cared for today.”
