Sen. Hinojosa named “2019 Senator of the Year” by the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters
The Texas State Association of Fire Fighters (TSAFF) on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, honored Sen. Juan
“Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, with the 2019 TSAFF “Senator of the Year Award” during the organization’s annual conference in Houston.
Sen. Zaffirini: New laws take effect with the new year, including court costs reform, taxpayer protections
Legislation passed during the 2019 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature continue to take effect, with 24 new laws becoming effective on New Year’s Day 2020.
UTRGV School of Medicine’s creation influenced through key role played by Rep. Roberto Gutiérrez
Former longtime Rep. Roberto Gutiérrez, D-McAllen, 83, who passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, was the first lawmaker to file legislation that eventually resulted in the creation of the Regional Academic Health Center for deep South Texas – the key step needed to make possible the formation of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.
Rep. Canales appointed as first House member from the Rio Grande Valley to serve on the 12-member Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, was appointed by Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, to the 12-member Texas Sunset
Advisory Commission on Friday, December 20, 2019.
“Fake News” isn’t easy to spot on Facebook, according to a new study, reports Omar Ochoa
Graphic Courtesy McCOMBS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN •••••• “Fake News” isn’t easy to spot on Facebook, according to a new study, reports Omar Ochoa “Fake news consists of deliberately false stories that appear to come from credible,...
Star of Bethlehem leads to astronomical questions
There are countless stars in the sky, but one, particularly, is tied to Christmas – the Star of Bethlehem. According to the Gospel of Matthew, a star led the magi to Jesus.
With Posada Navideña and Census-themed Lotería, LUPE uses culture, tradition to promote Census participation of Valley colonia residents
Colonias are some of the hardest to count neighborhoods in hard-to-count majority Hispanic counties along the border. But border organization La Unión del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) is employing cultural strategies to ensure their inclusion in the 2020 Census.
Rep. Guerra begins work to shape laws affecting affect health of women and infants, rural medicine, behavioral health, and impact of opioids
Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen, R-Angleton, recently announced the issues that will be closely studied by all House committees during the next year, an assignment that is known as an interim charge, including a series of measures assigned to the House Committee on Public Health.
Powerful House Committee on Redistricting, which will help determine if Valley gets additional seats in the Texas Legislature and in Congress, to meet on Friday at Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance and Saturday at TSTC in Harlingen
The powerful House Committee on Redistricting, which will help determine if the Rio Grande Valley has additional seats in the Texas Legislature and in Congress during the next decade, will meet on Friday afternoon, December 13, 2019, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance and on Saturday morning, December 14, 2019, at Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra, D-McAllen, has announced.
Congressional delegation announces more than $3 million in federal funds for special education, school safety, and economic development projects
More than $3 million in federal funds for special education, school safety, and economic development projects in the Rio Grande Valley have been recently secured by the Rio Grande Valley’s congressional delegation.
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