Valley lawmakers, led by Sen. Lucio, helped pass Senate Bill 750 to increase preventive health and family planning services for low-income women
Rio Grande Valley state legislators, led by Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, helped pass a new state law in 2019 to increase preventive health and family planning services for low-income women, according to DHR Health.
Sen. Zaffirini receives Lifetime Achievement Award from LULAC Council 12 of Laredo
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 12 in Laredo in recognition of her work ethic and her accomplishments in communication, education, business and public service.
Landmark Texas law requiring private insurance and Medicaid to pay for diagnostic mammogram praised by RGV lawmakers, DHR Health leaders
A new Texas state law supported by Rio Grande Valley state legislators and DHR Health leaders now requires health insurance plans and Medicaid to pay for a diagnostic mammogram, which can help determine the presence of breast cancer, according to Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, Rio Grande Valley state legislators and DHR Health leaders.
Part of history: STC professor Dr. Darrial Reynolds’ journey from segregation to higher education
For nearly 20 years, Dr. Darrial Reynolds has been teaching core classes in political science at South Texas College. That means that most students over the past two decades have taken at least two of his courses.
Senate Bill 494, supported by Valley legislative delegation, designed to strike balance between open government laws and abilities of elected leaders in Texas to save lives, reports Omar Ochoa
A new Texas law, which went into effect on Sunday, September 1, 2019, allows elected leaders to more rapidly respond to natural catastrophes and other emergencies while still protecting transparency in government, according to Edinburg City Attorney Omar Ochoa.
Sen. Hinojosa, Rep. Guerra, Rep. Lucio, III, DHR Health President Turley among state leaders to headline The Texas Tribune’s “Future of Health Care” forum on Wednesday, January 29, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance
The Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, owned and operated by DHR Health, will once again be the center of important statewide attention when it serves as the site for a “Future of Health Care” forum, which is free and open to the public, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
O.W.L.S, a Valley-based advocacy group that successfully promoted rights of citizens to address local governments, to be honored by Valley state legislative delegation in Edinburg on Monday
The Objective Watchers of the Legal System, more well-known by their acronym O.W.L.S., will be honored by Rio Grande Valley state legislators on Monday, January 27, 2020, for their successful efforts to promote good government and challenge the powers-that-be in elected and appointed office.
Interim City Manager Richard M. Hinojosa appointed as temporary executive director for Edinburg Economic Development Corporation
Richard M. Hinojosa, Edinburg’s Interim City Manager, on Monday, January 20, 2020, was appointed as the temporary executive director for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, which is the jobs-creation arm of the Edinburg City Council.
Corpus Christi NAACP honors Rep. Canales with President’s Award for legislative achievements
Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, has been honored with the President’s Award by the Corpus Christi chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for his legislative achievements in the Texas Legislature on behalf of health care, military veterans, the underprivileged, and transparency in government.
Edinburg EDC Interim Executive Director Rubén R. Ramírez resigns position effective January 20 as he looks forward to returning to being a full-time attorney
A military veteran who served four years in Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star for his service to the nation, Rubén R. Ramírez, the interim Executive Director for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, announced that he was resigning his position in order to return to private practice as an attorney.
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