$5 million on a direct course for planned key expansion at South Texas International Airport at Edinburg, announces Rep. Canales
$5 million in state funding for public safety hanger development at the South Texas International Airport at Edinburg should become closer to reality on Thursday, August 8, 2019, when the Edinburg City Council takes action to secure that money, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, has announced.
Mario Lizcano, DHR Health’s corporate affairs chief, a key leader of hospital system’s proven dedication of service to the people of South Texas
If the dictionary defined the words “public service” by using Mario Lizcano as the model, the phrase “one willing and able to run into a burning building to rescue you,” certainly could be used.
Not only does Lizcano, Administrator of Community Engagement and Corporate Affairs for DHR Health, have the expertise and courage to pull off such a feat as he was a volunteer firefighter for Mission and a certified Emergency Medical Technician for many years, his willingness to help South Texans improve their life extends to more than a dozen other worthwhile efforts.
Valley state lawmakers to speak in McAllen during “Legislative Report Card Luncheon” scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 by RGV Hispanic Chamber
At least eight of the Rio Grande Valley’s 11 state legislators are scheduled to participate in the annual “Legislative Report Card Luncheon”, sponsored by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the Casa de Palmas Renaissance Hotel, 101 N. Main Street, McAllen.
Alonzo Cantú, Texas business leader, political figure, and philanthropist helps headline US Citrus, LLC’s 1st Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner
If you could have anyone to a banquet, who would it be?
For Mani Skaria, Ph.D., Founder, President and CEO, US Citrus, LLC, who recently hosted his firm’s 1st Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner, he knew his staff members would be motivated and emboldened about business, public service, and philanthropy (charity) by learning from one of the best in those callings – the Valley’s own Alonzo Cantú.
At least 27 construction projects from October 2015 through May 2019 have been completed or are underway at DHR Health in Edinburg
At least 27 construction projects from October 2015 through May 2019 have been completed or are currently underway at DHR Health, the premier healthcare provider in South Texas, according to building permits issued by the City of Edinburg.
Regents make UT Austin more affordable as students from families earning up to $65K will have all tuition, fees covered beginning Fall 2020
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has made an investment in the future for students at UT Austin that will increase tuition assistance for those from middle- and low-income families and make the state’s flagship research university even more affordable.’
Return of rotor (helicopter) ambulance service to Valley key to enhancing life-saving emergency care
Within two months of DHR Health’s announcement on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 that it began functioning as a Level I trauma care facility, another key piece to the Rio Grande Valley’s life-saving emergency medical care was launched on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 with the return of rotor (helicopter) ambulance service provided by the privately-owned Hidalgo County EMS/South Texas Air Med.
Rep. Canales earns prestigious tribute from Claustro Mundial Universitario for South Texas lawmaker’s public service on human rights
As of Wednesday, June 26, 2019, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg joined the ranks of dedicated leaders worldwide, such as former President Barack Obama, as being a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate with a Cause, bestowed by Claustro Mundial Universitario (World University Committee), for the South Texas lawmaker’s public service on behalf of international and immigrant rights.
Carlos J. Cárdenas, MD, Chairman, Board of Managers, DHR Health, recognized by University of Texas Medical Branch Alumni Association for his outstanding service to Texas
A visionary and true advocate of medicine and patient care throughout Texas, Carlos J. Cárdenas, MD, one of the leaders of DHR Health, has been honored with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award by the School of Medicine Alumni Association at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Sen. Hinojosa announces bid for the fifth term to continue representing Hidalgo, Nueces, Jim Wells, and Brooks counties in Senate District 20
Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, on Friday, June 21, 2019, announced his bid for a fifth term to continue representing Senate District 20, which features the McAllen/Edinburg/Pharr/Mission and Corpus Christi regional population centers, along with all of Jim Wells and Brooks counties.
“It feels like a miracle what we have been able to accomplish for South Texas,” in the Texas Legislature, says Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, who predicts more successes beginning in 2027
With almost 12,000 Blacks in the Rio Grande Valley, new board members for Village in the Valley (ViVa) continue to promote positive changes for all residents of deep South Texans
With CD players all but eliminated from new cars, Congress set to save AM radio in vehicles from same fate, reports Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa
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