Texas leaders finalizing political groundwork for legislative assault on planned border wall
Eagle Pass Mayor Chad Foster, center, chairman of the Texas Border Coalition, is flanked by mayors from Alamo, El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, along with the Hidalgo County judge, during a Friday, June 1 news conference in McAllen detailing strategies to block plans for...
Rep. Peña reportedly leaning against reelection bid
Some of the major economic development leaders in Edinburg and Hidalgo County discussed their strategies for continuing the growth, which has lead to record-low jobless rates in Edinburg, during a May 17 luncheon at the ECHO sponsored by the Edinburg Chamber of...
Mike Allen resigns from Texas Border Coalition to battle illness; will remain on STC Board of Trustees
Mike A. Allen, featured right, founder and former chairman of the Texas Border Coalition, has announced he will resign from the organization in order to focus on medical treatments for an undisclosed illness. Allen is also stepping down from the McAllen Economic...
In Memorium: Gloria G. Saca remembered as a champion of the elderly and disabled in Texas
Gov.-elect Mark White celebrated with Mrs. Gloria G. Saca of Edinburg during White's successful bid to defeat Republican Bill Clements in 1982. Mrs. Saca, a lifelong Democrat, was a strong advocate for programs to help the elderly and the disabled in Texas. Tuesday,...
Senate approves measure by Sen. Lucio to build UT Health Science Center in Valley, including Edinburg
John de la Viña of Edinburg, featured left, has worked his way up from serving in the Office of the House Sergeant-at-Arms, which works with lawmakers and their staffs, to a position on the legislative staff of Rep. Aaron Peña, D-Edinburg. De la Viña, son of Danny and...
Key border leaders pull no punches in condemning planned wall in Texas
Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas, center, on Wednesday, May 2, emphasized opposition from border leaders to plans by the federal government to build a border wall that could disrupt commerce between Texas and Mexico without increasing homeland security. Salinas was...
Presidential candidate John McCain, Texas Border Coalition both oppose construction of border wall
Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona (second from left), reviews plans by the City of Laredo to help curb illegal crossings from Mexico into their community during his recent visit to that community where he met with the Texas Border Coalition,...
With passing of his brother, Mayor Ochoa loses his mentor and father-figure in life
Elisa Guerra Sekula, featured front row, fourth from right, rejoices as she holds the ceremonial scissors she used to celebrate the grand opening on Friday, April 20, of the $3 million, 36,000-square-foot Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, named in honor of her...
Bert Ogden RGV breaks ground for Fiesta Chevrolet in east Edinburg
Mission Mayor Norberto Salinas, who also serves on the Texas Border Coalition, on Friday, April 13, helped honor law enforcement officers and firefighters in his hometown during the city's Second Annual Law Enforcement and Firefighters Appreciation Day, sponsored by...
More Valley lawmakers get on board in support of border light rail plan proposed by Rep. Martínez
Hidalgo County Judge J.D. Salinas, left, and Maverick County Judge José Aranda have been working in Austin on state transportation issues of mutual concern to the Texas Border Coalition, which is an allliance of elected leaders and economic development officials from...
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
$18 million to $20 million redevelopment of Comfort Inn and MainStay Suites latest evidence of continuing strong commercial construction in Edinburg, Mayor Omar Ochoa announces
From blank canvas to lasting legacy: McAllen’s Nikki Rowe High School celebrates resilient young artists during art contest awards ceremony
Landmark state law led by Sen. Juan Hinojosa and Rep. Terry Canales to bring $160 million biomedical research center to Edinburg, Mayor Omar Ochoa reveals in State of the City Address