Dahlia Guerra, a pianist and professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, honored with Ohtli Award for furthering Mexican culture
Dr. Dahlia Guerra, Assistant Vice President for Public Art and Special Projects, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has been honored with the Ohtli Award, one of the highest honors given to citizens living outside of Mexico
Hispanic enrollment at UT-Austin reaches all-time high for Fall 2021 at 27.1%
With more students than ever graduating on time, The University of Texas at Austin has been able to expand capacity, admitting its largest-ever incoming class – including a one percent increase in the number of Hispanic students, according to the UT News, which is the public information arm of the public higher education campus.
New law sponsored by Rep. Martínez, authored by Sen. Blanco, paving the way for more efficiency in the movement of hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade between Texas and Mexico
Legislation to develop a plan to combine federal and state inspections of commercial vehicle traffic that travels through Texas’ ports of entry went into effect on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, paving the way for more efficiency in the movement of hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade between Texas and Mexico, according to Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco.
Gov. Abbott signs into law two new Texas government transparency measures – led by Sen. Zaffirini, Rep. Canales, respectively – which addressed public records problems that arose as a result of COVID-19, reports Omar Ochoa
Two new Texas transparency laws – one by Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County and another one by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg – which addressed public records problems that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic, took effect on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
Texas state budget provides $364.3 million for UT-Rio Grande Valley, including $72.8 million for School of Medicine, announces Sen. Hinojosa
Texas’ $248 billion budget for the next two years, which went into effect on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, fully funds public education, contains investments in higher education, increases money for mental health, and covers the costs for many Rio Grande Valley priorities, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, has announced.
81 bills by Sen. Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, ranging from COVID-19 to Winter Storm Uri, to become law on Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, passed 106 bills during the 87th Regular Legislative Session – 81 of which become effective on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Area lawmakers praise DHR Health’s partnership with Driscoll Children’s Hospital to build an eight-story, state-of-the-art medical facility in Edinburg to serve South Texas
A visionary idea to build the eight-story Driscoll Children’s Hospital Rio Grande Valley, which will be located on the campus of DHR Health in Edinburg, has drawn praise from South Texas state lawmakers, who say the ultramodern complex will be another valuable asset for the four-county region’s healthcare and bioscience industry
Former Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, recognized as “2021 Woman of Distinction in Government” by Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Former State Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, who serves as Senior Vice President, Governmental and Community Relations, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has been recognized by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as “2021 Woman of Distinction in Government”.
Gov. Abbott approves plan authored by Sen. Hinojosa, sponsored by Rep. Guerra, supported by DHR Health, to significantly improve regional emergency medical service trauma system
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, endorsed a plan authored by Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and sponsored by Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra, D-McAllen, designed to significantly improve the regional emergency medical service trauma system in deep South Texas
Congress considering pro-news media “Local Journalism Sustainability Act” and “Journalist Protection Act”, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Proposed new laws to financially help local newspapers and to protect U.S. journalists from being attacked or intimidated for doing their jobs are making headlines out of Congress, reports attorney Omar Ochoa. Journalist Protection Act
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