Measure to stop judges from rewarding campaign contributors, authored by Sen. Zaffirini, approved by Texas Senate
Featured: Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, addressing colleagues in the Chamber of the Texas Senate. Photograph By SENATE MEDIA SERVICES The Texas Senate on Tuesday, April 21, passed legislation by Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, that would shed light on the...
Sen. Hinojosa the only Valley lawmaker serving on Senate/House Conference Committee that will decide final version of Texas’ state budget
Featured, from left: Lissette Almanza of Houston and Christopher Vela of Edinburg, both staff members for Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin; Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen; and Sen. José R. Rodríguez, D-El Paso, a graduate of then-Pan American University who was raised...
“Right to Try Act”, coauthored by Rep. Canales, approved by Texas House to help dying patients finally have access to experimental medicines
Featured, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, and Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, in the Chamber of the House of Representatives, and both co-authors of the potentially life-saving “The Right To Try Act”. Photograph By HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHY Texas is getting closer to...
Veterans, active military personnel victimized by sexual trauma during their service would qualify for key veterans court treatment programs under Rep. Canales’ legislation
Featured: Air Force Staff Sgt. Rosemery Aragón signals as airmen load simulated patients during a readiness training exercise in Alexandria, La., March 13, 2014. Aragón, an aeromedical service superintendent, is assigned to the 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron....
South Texas College branch campus for Delta Region by Rep. Canales set for hearing before House Higher Education Committee on Wednesday, April 22
Featured on Wednesday, February 26, 2o14 accepting a Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Court proclamation in support of the creation of a South Texas College branch campus for the Delta Region are, front row, from left: Cynthia (Cindy) Garza-Reyes, Interim District...
House approves House Bill 12 by Rep. Longoria to intensify Texas’ battles on the border against Mexican drug cartels
Featured at microphone: Rep. Óscar Longoria, Jr., D-La Joya, flanked by fellow House members and law enforcement leaders in the Speaker’s Committee Room at the Texas Capitol, addressing reporters on Wednesday, March 11, regarding his filing of House Bill 12, which...
For Sen. Hinojosa, upcoming April 23 premiere of $42.7 million Performing Arts Complex will be one of the latest feathers in his famous legislative hat
Featured, from left: Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Dr. Francisco Fernández, Founding Dean, The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine; Mayor Richard García, who also serves as President of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation Board...
Dr. Havidán Rodríguez, EEDC Board Member and UTPA President Ad Interim, receives leadership award from American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education
Dr. Havidán Rodríguez, President Ad Interim for The University of Texas Pan American, and a Board Member for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, hands out more than 1,300 diplomas to graduates during two commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, December 13...
House gives final approval for $30.6 million towards construction of Interdisciplinary Engineering and Academic Studies Building at Edinburg campus of UT Rio Grande Valley
Featured, front row: As Valley lawmakers celebrate Gov. Greg Abbott’s promise to help deep South Texas, the governor gives an appreciative handshake to Ana María García, Regional Director for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, during the governor’s appearance at the...
Valley native Pedro Reyes, Ph.D., top academic leader at UT System, to return to the classroom; Congressman Hinojosa announces $685,976 grant for UT-RGV students in math and political science
Featured, from left: Congressman Rubén Hinojosa, D-Mercedes; Pedro Reyes, Ph.D., formerly of Alamo, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at The University of Texas System in Austin; and Ernest Aliseda of McAllen, Member, The UT System Board of Regents, in...
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