In anticipation of possible Democratic challenge, Rep. Peña defends working with GOP leadership
Most of the Valley legislative delegation, along with McAllen Mayor Richard Cortéz, surprised Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, by congratulating her on her birthday in McAllen on Tuesday, June 19. The lawmakers, who were featured speakers during a legislative...
U.S. House votes to delay passport requirement for land travelers returning from Mexico, Canada
The recent announcement that the U.S. government has been unable to meet a deadline requiring Americans to have a passport in order to return by plane from Mexico or Canada is a sign of worse things to come, border leaders fear. "Many Americans still do not realize...
Gov. Perry signs Texas Youth Commission reform legislation authored by Sen. Hinojosa
Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday, June 6, was in Edinburg to sign into law Senate Bill 11, creating the Border Security Council, which will help him in allocating border security funding. The ceremony, which featured local lawmakers and border county sheriffs, took place...
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,...
“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