Trenton Crossroads Plaza, featuring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, set to open in about 60 days
Four leading members of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District have endorsed Democrat Eddie Sáenz in his race for the Texas House of Representatives District 40, saying that his strong support for teachers and opposition to private-school voucher schemes will...
Judge Susan Criss raises $317,000 in her Democratic campaign for Texas Supreme Court, Place 8
The University of Texas Board of Regents, the governing body for The University of Texas System, will hold their next regular meeting at the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg on Wednesday, February 6 and Thursday, February 7. The regents, who are appointed...
Judge Criss, Rep. Peña, Rep. Flores draw top billing on Hidalgo County Democratic Party primary ballots
Mrs. Dolia González, A Gold Star Mother whose late son, U.S. Marine Sgt. Alfredo "Freddy" González, is featured in this bronze bust in Edinburg, will be accepting the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor – the state's highest recognition for valor – on his behalf at 2...
Election legal paperwork filed by Justice Yañez could result in Republicans kicking her off ballot
Eddie Sáenz, featured second from right, on Monday, December 31, officially filed for state representative, House District 40, to challenge Rep. Aaron Peña, D-Edinburg, in the March 4 Democratic Party primary. Sáenz was joined by his family and by Juan Maldonado,...
Juez Susan Criss archivo para la Corte Suprema de Tejas, dice ella que va traer diversidad, justicia para todos los Tejanos
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, featured second from right in this file photo, is hoping to get a new, four-year term to the Texas Senate if no one files against him by 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, the deadline for candidates who want to place their names on the...
Judge Susan Criss files for Texas Supreme Court, says she will bring diversity, justice for all Texans
Former Hidalgo County Judge Ramón García takes his oath of office on Thursday, December 13, to become the newest member of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, which met in Weslaco. "While I was county judge (2003-2006), I quickly realized that there are...
Edinburg school board, by a 4-3 margin, increases power, changes election date from May to November
Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy, D-Rhode Island, a nephew of President Kennedy and the youngest member of the Kennedy family to be elected to office, on Monday, December 10, held himself out as an example of how mental health illnesses afflict everyone, including...
Texas Supreme Court candidate Susan Criss says UT System should build law school in the Valley
Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, featured here on Tuesday, November 27, after endorsing the reelection of Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, has been appointed to the Joint Interim Committee on State Water Funding by Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. The legislative...
Handful of Edinburg residents address trustees on significant changes in length of terms, election date
Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, on Tuesday, November 27, addressed several hundred supporters in McAllen during her campaign reelection bid kick-of. Gonzáles, whose House District 41 includes southwest Edinburg, is seeking a third two-year term. She is facing...
Criss dice que Yañez haría historia en Tejas retando el partido republicano en vez de su compañera demócrata
The newest members of Edinburg's Tejano Walk of Fame, which honors the titans of the music genre, were joined by the Edinburg City Council on Thursday, November 15, for a portrait during a ceremony, hosted by The Social Club, commemorating the legendary musicians'...
“It feels like a miracle what we have been able to accomplish for South Texas,” in the Texas Legislature, says Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, who predicts more successes beginning in 2027
With almost 12,000 Blacks in the Rio Grande Valley, new board members for Village in the Valley (ViVa) continue to promote positive changes for all residents of deep South Texans
With CD players all but eliminated from new cars, Congress set to save AM radio in vehicles from same fate, reports Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa
Proposal by U.S. Rep. Mónica De La Cruz, which is delayed in Congress, would create a full-service U.S. veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley
Terrence Howard, an Academy Award-nominated actor, recording artist, and entrepreneur, honored with city proclamation for his surprise visit to Edinburg, reports Mayor Omar Ochoa
Stronger public safety, improved rehabilitation for inmates, $150 million in taxpayer savings, among major improvements to Texas Department of Criminal Justice under milestone state law led by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg
DHR Health’s 2026 Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony produces physicians and pharmacists dedicated to providing healing, advanced health care, research, education, excellence, and compassion close to home
Edinburg Cable Network earns 2026 Silver Telly Award for holiday video “The City of Edinburg Catches the Grinch,” reports Mayor Omar Ochoa
Robert Peña, Jr., 58, former state legislative candidate, longtime Edinburg school board trustee, economic development leader, and veteran of Operation Desert Storm, passes away
Rep. Terry Canales being joined by other visionary leaders, business giants, and political trailblazers to serve on Texas Bicentennial Commission