Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. LaMantia draw two-year terms instead of usual four-year terms as the result of requirement by the Texas Constitution
Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-South Padre Island, will be up for reelection in two years as a result of a required lottery involving all 31 members of the Senate that took place on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Texas Capitol.
Lt. Gov. Patrick credits DHR Health and Valley legislators for advancements in healthcare, economic development for deep South Texas
In the areas of healthcare and economic development, the leadership of DHR Health – helped by the Rio Grande Valley state legislative delegation – continue to build upon South Texas’ positive presence in the Lone Star State, and in doing so, allow Texas to be “the true leader of the world,” according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R-Houston.
Valley state lawmakers to meet with the public during free reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization in Weslaco
FEATURED: Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, is among Valley state lawmakers who have been invited to participate in a Send-Off Reception in Weslaco on Thursday, January 5, 2023 cohosted by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Rio Grande...
Edinburg’s priorities for 88th Texas Legislature to be reviewed and acted upon during City Council’s 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023
FEATURED: Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen – whose Senate District 20 includes Edinburg – and former Edinburg City Councilmember and retired attorney Ofelia De Los Santos, on Saturday, December 1o, 2022, at the Mission Event Center for the wedding reception of...
Edinburg school board approves agreement with Driscoll Health Plan to help parents prevent and treat behavioral, emotional and developmental problems of children at risk, reports Edinburg school board trustee Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia
FEATURED: Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT, poses with his daughter, Serenity, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Richard Flores Stadium in Edinburg. Alamia serves as Member, Place 4, Board of Trustees, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District....
“Texas tornado” Julián Álvarez, who championed the needs of world-class workforce, becomes Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Lone Star National Bank
Julián Álvarez, a longtime member of the Texas Workforce Commission who represented the interests of more than 14 million Texans, recently completed his leadership role with that state agency to become Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Lone Star National Bank, according to the board of directors for the community bank system.
Freedom of Speech and Expression policy at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and all other UT campuses approved by UT System Board of Regents, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
A longstanding policy to promote and protect freedom of speech and expression at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and all other campuses in the UT System was recently approved by the UT System Board of Regents, attorney Omar Ochoa has reported.
As Texas Legislature readies for new session, DHR Health continues to build upon its roles of leadership and advocacy for South Texans
Whether it involves hosting Texas’ top elected officials in the Rio Grande Valley or having members of its own leadership team in positions of statewide influence, DHR Health continues to use its proven leadership to improve the quality-of-life for South Texans.
Sen. Hinojosa announces $44 million state funding package awarded to City of Edinburg for vital improvements to city’s wastewater system
The Texas Water Development Board on Friday, November 18, 2022 approved $44 million in financial help to pay for vital improvements to the City of Edinburg’s wastewater system – funding that will not require a local property tax increase, Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, recently announced.
State-of-the-art Collegiate High School in Edinburg set for public groundbreaking at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022, announces ECISD school board trustee Luis “Louie” G. Alamia
Area residents are invited to the groundbreaking of the 85,000 square-foot Collegiate High School in Edinburg – a partnership between the Edinburg school district and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, according to ECISD school board trustee Luis “Louie” G. Alamia.
“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