Rep. Martínez, Rep. Canales endorse Michelle Vallejo for Congressional District 15 Democratic Party nomination in May 24, 2022 runoff election
Michelle Vallejo – who along with Ruben Ramírez – are in the Tuesday, May 24, 2022 Democratic Party primary runoff election for Congressional District 15, recently announced that she has been endorsed by Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, and Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg.
Paul R. Rodríguez announces reelection bid for South Texas College Board of Trustees
In 2012, following the passing of Michael “Mike” Allen, a former Catholic priest who became a McAllen business leader and member of the South Texas College Board of Trustees, Paul R. Rodríguez was appointed by the remaining six members of the STC Board of Trustees to complete Allen’s unexpired term.
2nd Annual “Wipe Out Colon Cancer” 5K Run/Walk, set for Saturday, March 19, 2022, being hosted by DHR Health Advanced Care Center, receives support from Edinburg City Council
The 2nd Annual “Wipe Out Colon Cancer 5K” Run/Walk, set for Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Edinburg Municipal Park, was supported and endorsed by the Edinburg City Council during its Tuesday, March 15, 2022 regular meeting.
KRGV-TV News named “Finalist for Overall Texas Excellence” by Texas Association of Broadcasters, and earns four other journalism honors, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
FEATURED: Cecilia Gutiérrez, a journalist and meteorologist who is a granddaughter of the late Rep. Roberto Gutiérrez, D-McAllen, is part of the KRGV Television News team which was recently named as a Finalist for Overall Excellence by the Texas Association of...
UTRGV Foundation allocates $1 million for expansion of spirit programs, establishment of football, marching band, women’s swimming and diving
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced on Friday, February 18, 2022, that the UTRGV Foundation is allocating $1 million to the university to help support campus life initiatives that were approved last year by a student referendum, according to Jonah Golberg, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Communications for the university.
Marissa Gómez-Martínez, MD, Edinburg’s 2021 Woman of the Year, a distinguished symbol of DHR Health professionals who lead by example
Since it first opened its doors in 2003, DHR Health – one of the most-advanced health care systems in Texas, based in Edinburg – dozens of its leaders, physicians, nurses, and other professional staff members have been publicly recognized for their respective and significant contributions to deep South Texas.
Ysmael Fonseca and Aaron Peña – Republican candidates for 13th Court of Appeals with ties to the Texas Legislature – among 17 GOP hopefuls to be showcased during Republican Candidate Dinner Forum hosted by Rio Grande Valley Republican Women on Wednesday, February 9
Former 464th District Court Judge Ysmael Fonseca of McAllen, an appointee of Gov. Greg Abbott, and former House District 40 state representative Aaron Peña, R-Edinburg – individuals who have strong ties to the Texas Legislature – will participate in a Republican Candidate Dinner Forum on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in McAllen.
“Public Information Act Handbook 2022”, authorized by Attorney General Ken Paxton, now available online, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Public Information Act Handbook 2022, A 329-page document that explains what information that is held by local, county, regional and state governments in Texas is now available online at no cost by the Office of the Attorney General, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
CLEAT, the largest police labor organization in Texas, presents Rep. Canales with leadership award for his work on behalf of law enforcement and endorses him for reelection
Although he faces no opposition this year for election to a sixth two-year term, his efforts on behalf of law enforcement and protecting citizens from criminals has drawn praise for Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, from CLEAT, which is the largest police labor organizations in Texas.
Hidalgo County’s five state representatives endorse Morgan LaMantia, a Democrat, to succeed retiring Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville
Morgan LaMantia of South Padre Island, an attorney with law offices in Harlingen and McAllen, has been endorsed in her bid for State Senator, District 27 – currently being held by retiring Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville – by the five Democratic state representatives from Hidalgo County.
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