What DHR Health’s Level One Trauma Center achievement means for South Texas: “No trauma patient should have to be transferred north any more.” – Jeffrey Skubic, D.O., Medical Director
South Texans who suffer major physical trauma – serious injuries such as from falls, motor vehicle collisions, stabbing wounds, and gunshot wounds – no longer have to be transferred away from the Rio Grande Valley and deep South Texas hospitals to San Antonio medical facilities.
Dr. Hans Mark, UT System Chancellor who helped bring Pan American University into the University of Texas System, remembered following his death
Dr. Hans Mark, a world-renowned aerospace engineer who was in Mission Control during the first moon landing and who 20 years later, as chancellor of the powerful University of Texas System, helped Valley state lawmakers bring Pan American University in Edinburg and Brownsville into that prestigious higher education network, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 92.
Texas social media law, promoted by Gov. Abbott, blocked from taking effect until broader court hearing is set, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
A sweeping social media state law, which Gov. Greg Abbott says would protect Texans from wrongful censorship on social media platforms, did not go into effect on Thursday, December 2, 2021 – as it was scheduled – following a ruling the previous day by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman of Austin, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
DHR Health’s Level One Trauma Center is “lifting the entire area because 1.4 million people deserve the best” medical care – Carlos Cárdenas, MD
Almost exactly three years to the day that DHR Health leaders first publicly began their crusade to become a Level One Trauma Center to serve deep South Texas, that far-reaching goal officially became a life-saving reality on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Rep. Óscar Longoria seeking reelection to sixth two-year term in the Texas House of Representatives
Rep. ÓscarLongoria, D-Mission, one of several candidates for Texas Speaker of the House in 2020, recently announced he will be seeking reelection to his current position as the legislator for Texas House District 35, which encompasses parts of Hidalgo and Cameron Counties.
Landmark vote by UTRGV students, praised by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, to bring a major college football program, more women’s sports, marching band, and economic and educational benefits to the Valley
more women’s sports, marching band, and economic and educational benefits to the Valley is being praised by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg.
DHR Health proposes ideas to House Committee on Public Health to help improve medical and health care needs for Texas-Mexico border region
Health care in the Rio Grande Valley is still out of reach for too many hardworking people who suffer from poverty, do not have enough education, and lack affordable or dependable transportation to get routine medical check-ups and medications that can help prevent chronic diseases, according to Alberto H. Gutiérrez, MD, Assistant Medical Director, DHR Health Hospice.
Texas Press Association names Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, as a Champion of Transparency, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
The Texas Press Association has named Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, as a Champion of Transparency for her leadership in promoting open government and accountability during the 2021 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
Maricela “Mari” De León of FORMA Public Affairs to help South Texans succeed at the highest levels of the Texas Legislature and state government
Many people believe that the Texas Legislature, statewide elected officials, and appointed leaders of the more than two hundred boards, commissions, and agencies – the highest levels of state government – are beyond the understanding, reach and influence of most individuals.
Former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling and DHR Health Vice President Roberto Haddad at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 – through Futuro RGV Facebook – to provide legislative analyses of the eight proposed Texas constitutional amendments
Texas voters have approved 507 amendments to the state Constitution since its adoption in 1876, according to the Legislative Reference Library, according to the House Research Organization, which is the nonpartisan research arm of the Texas House of Representatives.
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