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...
House passes Texas Border Coalition’s bid to protect Skills Development Fund
Wanda Garza of McAllen, during a Thursday, March 29 meeting in Austin of the Texas Border Coalition, shared a copy of an editorial cartoon depicting difficulties that face Texas workers if they do not have enough training to keep and hold good jobs. Garza, who chairs...
House panel sets March 27 hearing on Rep. Martínez’ plan for passenger light rail system along the border
Members of the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Folklórico Dance Team strike a pose on Tuesday, March 22, following public recognition of their talent and skills by the Edinburg City Council. The group, under the direction of instructor Rebeka González, won top honors,...
Work on Women’s Center boosts Edinburg construction to $42.7 million in January 2007
Linda Villarreal, M.D. of Edinburg, shares her personal story as a kidney donor with guests at a recent ribbon-cutting and open house for the South Texas Transplant Center at McAllen Medical Center. Her message about giving life to others by becoming an organ donor...
Robert Peña, Jr. bringing proven track record of successes in bid for ECISD Place 4 trustee slot
Laura Danielle González, Miss Edinburg 2007, has been honored by the Texas Legislature with congratulatory resolutions approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives. Miss González is a freshman honor roll student at Edinburg North High School who competed...
1,300 jobs, $90 million annual economic impact would be generated by shopping center, says EEDC
Area residents recently had the opportunity to view the U.S. Marines dress uniform, complete with military decorations, of the late Alfredo "Freddy" González of Edinburg. The Texas icon, whose bravery and sacrifice during the Vietnam War prompted the nation a...
City Council approves incentives for developer of $80 million shopping center
Congressman Rubén Hinojosa, D-Mercedes, and Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, were in McAllen on Friday, February 23, to present a $5.1 million grant for the North American Advanced Manufacturing Research and Education Initiative to South Texas College and The...
Rep. Gonzáles back in the financial black
State Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, has much to smile these days after finally paying off campaign loans that had helped finance her successful first run for elected office in the spring of 2004. The South Texas Democrat, featured her during a recent legislative...
“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