Congressman González secures key language in House Financial Services Committee for plan to reauthorize National Flood Insurance Program
Congressman Vicente González, D-McAllen, on Monday, June 17, 2019, announced that he had secured crucial language in H.R. 3167, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reauthorization Act of 2019, a House Financial Services Committee bill that would reauthorize the NFIP, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for five years.
“Transparency in government should be a hallmark of the City of Edinburg” with new public information software, announces Omar Ochoa
After the Edinburg City Council recently approved purchasing software to make it easier for any person to request public information, City Attorney Omar Ochoa declared that “transparency in government should be a hallmark of the City of Edinburg.”
Air Med 1, a Bell 407 rotor ambulance, to be celebrated with ribbon-cutting ceremony and news conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at South Texas International Airport at Edinburg
A ribbon cutting ceremony and press conference to officially celebrate the arrival of Air Med 1, a Bell 407 rotor (helicopter) ambulance, has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the South Texas International Airport at Edinburg, according to Hidalgo County EMS/South Texas Air Med.
Rep. Canales, who helped shape the Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, says measure returns “power to the people”
The Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, which was signed into law on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 by Gov. Greg Abbott, “returns power to the people” says Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, who attended the bill-signing ceremony in Austin, and was one of the 10 state lawmaker who shaped the final version of the legislation, which is an historic and sweeping measure that includes restraining increases in local property taxes on homes and businesses.
Governor signs bill by Rep. Canales that gives Texans powerful new rights during public comment portions of open meetings affecting scores of local governments
Legislation that would increase the legal rights of people to speak before the elected and appointed leaders of many governing bodies in the Lone Star State was signed into law on Monday, June 10, 2019 by Gov. Gregg Abbott, according to Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, the primary author of the measure.
Valley citrus industry could receive more than $124 million in federal funds through House Agricultural Appropriations legislation
More than $124 million in federal funds to help protect the Valley citrus industry against pests and disease, along with $110 million to help fight similar dangers against the Texas cattle business, have been secured by Congressman Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, in the Fiscal Year 20 appropriations bill being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Canales, 55 Texas House members, call on President Trump to drop his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico
Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, joined with 55 of his colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives to urge President Trump to drop his threat to impose tariffs (financial penalties) on Mexican imports to the United States, otherwise the president’s action, which could come as soon as Monday, June 10, 2019.
“Justice delayed is justice denied” – two county courts at law for Hidalgo County will be created to handle growing number of cases, says Rep. Canales
As Hidalgo County’s population is quickly approaching almost 900,000, according to the most recent estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau, with that growth has come to the need for the area’s judicial system to keep up with the increases in criminal and civil cases, according to Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg.
Legislative update on University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its School of Medicine to be included in “State of the University Address” by President Guy Bailey on Thursday, May 30
Less than a week after the 86th Texas Legislature in Austin finished its 140-day regular session, a legislative update on the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and its School of Medicine is anticipated to be featured in a “State of the University Address” by UTRGV President Guy Bailey on Thursday, May 30, 2019.
Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. Watson, Rep. Longoria pass legislation to help qualified, financially-needy students succeed at UTRGV School of Medicine
State legislation that would allow The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine to participate in a statewide program that helps qualified, financially-needy students succeed has been approved by the Texas Legislature and is on the way to the governor for his action.
“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