Myra L. Ayala, Edinburg’s city manager, commands $225,000 annual salary in a top leadership role where Texas women are the rare exception
Myra L. Ayala, Edinburg’s recently appointed city manager, is a rarity in more ways than one as the top leader of the municipal government for one of the most populated (100,000+ residents) cities south of San Antonio.
Prominent media attorney Thomas Williams to highlight Open Government seminar in Edinburg on Monday, June 13, 2022, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Prominent media attorney Thomas Williams, who also serves as a member of the Board of Directors, Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, will highlight an open government seminar to be held in Edinburg on Monday afternoon, June 13, 2022, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
DHR Health providing free Active Shooter/Critical Incident training to the community on June 8; Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. Zaffirini named to Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans
Soon after the May 24, 2022 mass murder of 19 young students and two teachers, and related injuries of 17 other people at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, DHR Health will be providing a free Active Shooter/Critical Incident training for the public at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Secret files, missing agenda postings, hidden tax-paid consulting fees, withheld body camera footage among government controversies in Texas which have drawn scrutiny during past year
Should a Chinese firm be allowed to destroy all “secret files” of their work with a state medical laboratory?
What happens if a local government in Texas does not physically post its agendas at its city hall for upcoming public meetings?
DHR Health’s Sohail Rao, MD, honored for contributing “significantly to the well-being of countless Rio Grande Valley residents during a historic health crisis,” says Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra
In South Texas’ more than two year battle against COVID-19, there are literally thousands of unnamed heroes and heroines in the region’s healthcare system to be publicly recognized on an individual basis for their skills, determination, and courage in fighting this dangerous and deadly disease.
José Tomás Canales (1877-1975), civil rights leader, a great-uncle of Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, inducted into LULAC Hall of Fame
José Tomás Canales (1877-1975), a pioneer civil rights leader and a great-uncle of Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, was inducted into the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 17, 2022.
Dr. Patrick Ojeaga, former University of Texas Rio Grande Valley medical school graduate, former UT System student regent, and a Rio Grande Valley native, reflects on learning experiences
Just one year ago, Dr. Patrick Ojeaga was a medical student at the UTRGV School of Medicine, anxiously waiting to know what residency program he would match.
St. Mary’s University School of Law launches fully online J.D. program accredited by the ABA designed to provide access to Valley residents
FEATURED: On Friday, May 6, 2021, at his Capitol office in Austin, Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, points at the slogan on his face covering – “Good Trouble” – made famous by Congressman John Lewis (1940-2020). Lewis said: “Speak up, speak out, get in the...
“Heroes don’t always wear capes” – Legislators, community leaders honor Assistant Chief of Police Peter De la Garza of Edinburg upon his retirement
Peter De la Garza, the longest-serving police officer and Assistant Chief of Police in the history of the Edinburg Police Department, on Thursday, April 28, 2022, was honored by federal and state lawmakers, along with numerous other elected leaders, for his landmark legacy of duty and achievements during his retirement service held at the Bert Ogden Arena.
“Heaven gained a loving angel,” Rep. Martínez pays tribute to his father, Alfredo Martínez, Sr., 81, who passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022
Alfredo Martínez, Sr., 81, whose one of two sons is Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, was laid to rest on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
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