Felony indictment could lead to the automatic removal of any mayor, city councilmember in Edinburg under plan to be considered Tuesday
Featured, from left: City Councilmember Johnny García; City Councilmember Jorge Salinas; Mayor Richard Molina; City Councilmember David White, and Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert Enríquez. This image was taken on Monday, September 28, 2020, during the ribbon-cutting for the $6...
DHR Health’s Robert D. Martínez, MD, to speak during national forum on impact of COVID-19, which will be broadcast through Facebook.com/UTRGVSOM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Robert D. Martínez, MD, Chief Medical Officer for DHR Health, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, is scheduled to participate in a national forum on the impact of COVID-19 in Texas, including in the Rio Grande Valley, Congressman Vicente González, D-McAllen, has announced.
San Juan Municipal Judge José “Joe” Ramírez, a Democrat, facing 464th Hidalgo County District Court Judge Ysmael Fonseca, a Republican and appointee of Gov. Abbott, during the November 3, 2020 elections
San Juan Municipal Judge José “Joe” Ramírez, a Democrat, is facing 464th Hidalgo County District Court Judge Ysmael Fonseca, a Republican and appointee of Gov. Greg Abbott, in the November 3, 2020 elections.
Ph.D. in Physics, upgrade of Ph.D. in Business Administration, and of Master of Science in Nursing, approved for UTRGV, announces Rep. Canales
A new Ph.D. degree – along with an upgrade of the Ph.D. degree in Business Administration and of the Master of Science degree in Nursing – recently was approved for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by the UT System Board of Regents, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, announced on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Health care professionals helping fight “modern slavery” of human trafficking under Texas laws supported by Rio Grande Valley state legislative delegation, reports DHR Health
Health care professionals are helping fight human trafficking – also known as “modern slavery” – under recently-created Texas laws supported by the Rio Grande Valley state legislative delegation, reports DHR Health.
Vaqueros United: UTRGV Athletics stands against racism, hatred, and social injustice
The UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (UTRGV SAAC) on Monday, September 21, 2020, unveiled Vaqueros United, an initiative that utilizes the UTRGV Athletics platform to engage in meaningful conversations on racism and social injustice while promoting peace, equality, human rights, and social justice.
Mark S. Peña, Texas environmental activist, regional economic development leader, brother of former Rep. Aaron Peña, Jr., has key roadway renamed in his memory by Edinburg City Council
Attorney Mark S. Peña, 57, a Texas environmental activist, regional economic development leader, and a brother of former Rep. Aaron Peña, Jr., on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, had a key roadway unanimously renamed in his memory by the Edinburg City Council.
Dr. Héctor P. García Day, which honors Hispanic civil rights champion, to be observed Wednesday, September 16, 2020, throughout Texas, Sen. Hinojosa announces
Dr. Héctor P. García Day, which honors the Hispanic civil rights champion (1914 – 1996), will be observed on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, throughout Texas, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, has announced.
With flu season coming, DHR Health leaders urge South Texans to remain vigilant about COVID-19, but to continue to seek medical care for other illnesses, injuries and diseases
With the 2020-2021 flu season coming during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHR Health leaders continue to urge South Texans to seek medical care when needed for all other illnesses, diseases, and injuries, while remaining watchful and careful to continue protecting themselves from the ongoing, infectious, dangerous coronavirus.
UTRGV School of Medicine’s $1 million contribution from the Edinburg City Council being reviewed, could be reduced, in favor of other priorities
On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the issue of whether the Edinburg City Council will continue providing its annual $1 million donation to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine – which has a major component in the city – was reviewed by the mayor and four city councilmembers, with more discussion on the matter scheduled for Thursday, September 3, during a city council budget workshop.
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