New Texas mothers who are Medicaid recipients would receive better health coverage for up to 12 months under major plan approved by House of Representatives and supported by DHR Health
New Texas mothers who are Medicaid recipients would receive better access to primary and preventative care – for up to 12 months instead of the current two months after giving birth – under a measure approved by the Texas House of Representatives on Friday, April 21, 2023, and supported by DHR Health leaders.
Birth dates of political candidates, and of all adults with criminal arrests and convictions by Texas entities, would become public record under House Bill 2309 by Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, approved by House of Representatives, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Dates of birth of political candidates, and all criminal arrests and convictions of adults by Texas entities, would become public record under House Bill 2309 by Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, approved by the House of Representatives on Friday, August 14, 2023, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
Sen. Hinojosa serves as key author of Senate Bill 9 for teacher pay raises, vows to seek up to $10,000 across-the-board pay increase for all educators
The Texas Senate on Thursday, April 6, 2023 approved Senate Bill 9, which would grant a $2,000 across-the-board pay raise for all Texas teachers – and an additional $4,000 for teachers in small and rural district – because teacher compensation lags behind that in other states.
House Resolution 155 honoring Texas LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day opposed by 54 Republicans, including Rep. Ryan Guillén, R-Rio Grande City, and Rep. Janie López, R-San Benito
A congratulatory resolution by Rep. Mary González, D-El Paso, which commended the LGBTQ+ Chambers of Commerce from across Texas for their first advocacy day at the Texas Capitol on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2023), was recently approved in the 150-member Texas House of Representatives, but with 54 Republicans voting against the measure.
“You have to love what you do. I think that’s the key to being successful”– UTRGV’S Dr. Dahlia Guerra draws strength, inspiration from family and peers, Hispanic culture, and mariachi music
When Dr. Dahlia Guerra, Assistant Vice President for Public Art & Special Projects, sets her mind to something, she doesn’t let much get in her way.
For almost 40 years, Guerra has worked at UTRGV and legacy institution UT Pan American, becoming a key figure in public arts, including the award-winning UTRGV Mariachi Ensemble Program and as founder of the annual literacy and arts program, FESTIBA.
UTRGV and HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division announce eventual creation of up to 150 physician residencies at Brownsville, McAllen hospital
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division on Monday, March 27, 2023, announced an agreement to bring 30resident physicians to Brownsville and McAllen by summer 2024, with plans to seat 150 total resident physician positions by 2029.
DHR Health proposes to state lawmakers a “Research Facility on Hispanic Health” – to be built in the Rio Grande Valley – that would improve healthcare for Texas’ largest population group and generate a stronger Texas economy
DHR Health leaders have proposed to state lawmakers the creation of a state-of-the-art medical research facility in the Rio Grande Valley that would dramatically help come up with new and better healthcare for Hispanics throughout Texas.
Janiece Longoria, a daughter of former Sen. Raúl Longoria, D-Pharr, reappointed by Gov. Abbott to the University of Texas System Board of Regents
Janiece Longoria of Houston, who has deep roots in the Rio Grande Valley, on Thursday, March 16, 2023 was reappointed by Gov. Greg Abbot to the University of Texas System Board of Regents.
“Focus report – Topics for the 88th Legislature” provides Texans with easy-to-understand guide to 61 top issues, from abortion to water, facing the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
FEATURED: “Focus report – Topics for the 88th Legislature” provides Texans with an easy-to-understand guide to 61 top issues, from abortion to water, facing the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa. Photograph By RICHARD HERNÁNDEZ •••••• “Focus report –...
Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox Trauma Unit at DHR Health honors world-class surgeon for being “humble servant leader, guiding and educating with passion, and as a pioneer in trauma care”
When DHR Health leaders several years ago began their historic and life-saving journey to establish the first Level One Trauma Center in South Texas, they worked closely with a world-class giant in the medical profession – Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox of Houston.
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