Three U.S. representatives scheduled to join Congressman Vicente González and Lorena Sáenz González for public Christmas Bash & Toy Drive in McAllen on Monday night, December 2, 2019
Area residents will have the chance to play Santa Claus/Mrs. Claus on Monday night, December 2, 2019, by each bringing one unwrapped new toy for deserving children as part of the third annual Christmas Bash & Toy Drive being hosted by Congressman Vicente González, D-McAllen, and his wife, Lorena Sáenz González.
Sen. Zaffirini receives a 2019 Legislative Achievement Award from AARP Texas for her efforts to improve the state’s guardianship system
Sen, Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, who successfully carried legislation last spring to improve the guardian system in Texas, is one of 12 state lawmakers who have received the 2019 Legislative Award from AARP Texas.
Legislation in 2017 supported by Rep. Muñoz, along with rest of Valley state legislative delegation, now bringing Bachelor of Science in Nursing to STC
A legislative proposal approved by Texas lawmakers in 2017, which included unanimous support from the Valley’s state legislative delegation, is soon going to bring a Bachelor of Science in Nursing to South Texas College, Rep. Sergio Muñoz, D-Mission, has announced.
House Bill 2840 by Rep. Canales, overwhelmingly supported by Texas Legislature and Gov. Abbott, may become one of the most important advances for the public’s freedom of speech in Texas history
It very well may become one of the most important advances for freedom of speech in Texas history, and it came courtesy of the Texas Legislature and Gov. Greg Abbott, who last spring strongly supported a measure authored by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, that immensely increases the power of citizens to address government leaders.
Judge Nereida López-Singleterry files for Justice of the 13th Court of Appeals, Place 6, for the Democratic Party primary on March 3, 2020
Nereida López-Singleterry, the Associate Judge of the Title IV-D Master Court 1 in Hidalgo County, on Saturday, November 9, 2019, filed for a place on the Democratic Party primary ballot for the position of Justice of the Thirteenth Court of Appeals, Place 6.
First National Drone Safety Awareness Week highlighted by FAA as a federal lawsuit in Austin targets Texas law for allegedly discriminating against “image journalists”, reports Omar Ochoa
With the week of November 4 through November 10, 2019, highlighting the first National Drone Safety Awareness Week, a federal lawsuit is underway in Austin that challenges Texas’ drone law, arguing it unconstitutionally restricts visual journalists, reports Edinburg City Attorney Omar Ochoa.
Sen. Zaffirini, whose Senate District 21 includes Starr County, files for reelection in 2020, to focus on higher education, health, and human services
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, on Saturday, November 9, 2019, filed her candidacy for reelection in 2020 to continue representing the state’s 21st Senatorial District, which includes all of Starr County, and all or parts of 17 other counties, specifically Atascosa, Bee, Caldwell, Bexar, Duval, Guadalupe, Hays, Jim Hogg, Karnes, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, San Patricio, Starr, Travis, Webb, Wilson and Zapata.
Hidalgo County 464th District Court Judge Ysmael Fonseca, who was appointed by Gov. Abbott, to seek election to that post in 2020
Judge Ysmael Fonseca, the presiding judge of the Hidalgo County 464th District Court, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, officially announced that he will be seeking election to keep his seat during the Hidalgo County Republican Party primary in March 2020.
Texas A&M System adds eighth state agency, takes on greater role in disaster management
The newest agency of The Texas A&M University System already is showing why state lawmakers and Gov. Greg Abbott added more responsibility to the College Station-based system of universities and state agencies.
Rep. Canales cosponsors legislation classifying fertility fraud as sexual assault
A new Texas “fertility fraud” law, cosponsored by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, and supported by the Valley’s state legislative delegation, is designed to prevent and prosecute the deceptive use of artificial insemination practices.
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