DHR Health, Hidalgo County among most generous financial supporters for Hope Family Health Center, which provides free medical care for uninsured and indigent area residents
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court has awarded $1 million – to be spread out at $250,000 annually – to Community Hope Projects, Inc., better known as Hope Family Health Center, which provides free medical, counseling, and case management services to more than 1,800 uninsured individuals annually in the Rio Grande Valley.
Gary Gurwitz, appointed by Gov. Ann Richards as one of the seven founding members of Board of Trustees, South Texas College, retires after 29 years
Nearly 30 years ago, Gary Gurwitz said he looked at the small cluster of buildings located near the heart of McAllen and considered all the limitless possibilities of a budding campus.
Village in the Valley (ViVa) Juneteenth Perfecting Unity Celebration, which will raise funds for scholarships and to help the poor in the area, scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2022 in McAllen
Village in the Valley (ViVa), a South Texas community organization which is dedicated to educating people regarding culture and history, will be hosting its 2nd Annual Juneteenth Perfecting Unity Celebration on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel McAllen
Building a state hospital for mental health in the Valley, reviewing border security, and dozens of other legislative proposals will be considered in 2022 by committees which include Sen. Hinojosa
Building a state hospital for mental health in the Valley, reviewing border security measures, and dozens of other possible legislative proposals will be considered during the remainder of 2022 by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, according to a list of Senate committee interim charges recently announced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
DHR Health recognized by McAllen City Commission as a founding and ongoing sponsor of Annual Christmas for Kids Toy Giveaway
DHR Health, which provides millions of dollars in charitable contributions to organizations and individuals in deep South Texas, was recently recognized for being a founding and ongoing sponsor for the McAllen Police Department’s Annual Christmas for Kids Toy Giveaway.
“Texas Privacy Act” overturned after judge rules it is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin on Monday, March 28, 2022, ruled that a state law passed in 2013, which is known as the “Texas Privacy Act”, violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in part because its unfairly prevents journalists from using drones to take photographs as part of their news gathering efforts, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
Palmhurst Mayor Ramiro J. Rodríguez, Jr., who passed away on April 5, 2022, remembered for his public service career by Congressman Henry Cuellar and Sen. Juan Hinojosa
Palmhurst Mayor Ramiro J. Rodríguez, Jr., 68, who had been mayor of that community for more than than 23 years, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
South Texas College must establish campuses in more Hidalgo County communities, says STC trustee candidate Prisciliano “J.R.” Treviño
South Texas College must establish campuses in more Hidalgo County communities, says STC trustee candidate Prisciliano “J.R.” Treviño, Executive Director of the city of Hidalgo Economic Development Corporation.
Gov. Abbott appoints Mario Lizcano, Administrator of Corporate Affairs, DHR Health, to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
Mario Lizcano, Administrator of Corporate Affairs, DHR Health, has been appointed to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement by Gov. Greg Abbott, the governor announced on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
Valley lawmakers secure $16.7 million to help DHR Health continue preparing region for COVID-19 and any future public health emergencies
DHR Health has been authorized by the Texas Legislature to receive $16.7 million to continue preparing the Rio Grande Valley for COVID-19 and any future public health emergencies, according to Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen.
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