
State lawmakers approve plan to further protect high school student-athletes who have suffered a concussion, which can have physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional health consequences, reports Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT
FEATURED: Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT, reports that the Rio Grande Valley State Legislative Delegation recently voted for House Bill 1002, which is designed to protect public and private high school student-athletes who have suffered a concussion during sports...

Rep. Canales says after reviewing evidence against now-impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, “I sat and listened to it. And I began to count the felonies. I ran out of fingers and toes.”
FEATURED: Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, said on Saturday, May 27, 2023, that he was one of 121 state representatives to vote to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican. “The allegations against Paxton include bribery, abuse of office, and...

$6 million state grant for UTRGV South Texas Center for Excellence in Cancer Research “is just a drop in the bucket – there will be more coming,” predicts DHR Health’s Dr. Ambrosio Hernández
A $6 million state grant for a research program that will focus on liver cancer among Hispanics/Latinos in the Rio Grande Valley “is just a drop in the bucket – there will be more (research money) coming,” says Pharr Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernández, who serves as a member of the Oversight Committee, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

Futuro RGV to host “Building a Thriving RGV: the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force Forum” at South Texas College on Thursday, July 13, 2023, announces Dr. Nedra Kinerk
Futuro RGV – a group of citizen volunteers who provide information regarding issues and concerns in deep South Texas – will be hosting “Building a Thriving RGV: the Hidalgo County Prosperity Task Force Forum” at South Texas College in McAllen on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Attorney Leah Wise, rising star in social media with proven successes in court, selected Honorary Chair of the 2023 Black & White Awards Gala to raise funds on September 21 for Angels of Love
FEATURED: Attorney Leah Wise of McAllen will be serving on Thursday, September 21 as the Honorary Chair of the 2023 Black and White Awards Gala to benefit Angels of Love, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women and children who are victims of domestic...

UT System Regents to consider authorizing $35 million for several facility maintenance projects at UTRGV, says Dr. Luis “Louie” Alamia, PT, DPT
The University of Texas System Board of Regents are set to take action on $35 million in recommended funding for several facility maintenance projects at UT Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Luis “Louie” Alamia, PT, DPT, has announced.