
Hopefuls who want to lead the Texas Democratic Party will participate in a forum, free and open to the public, at the Art Village on Main in McAllen on Saturday, February 1, 2025 beginning at 2 p.m.
Candidates hoping to become Interim Chair of the Texas Democratic Party will participate in a public forum at the Art Village on Main in McAllen on Saturday, February 1, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m., RichardGonzales, Chair of the Hidalgo County Democratic Party, has announced.

Rose Benavídez, longtime member of South Texas College Board of Trustees, makes history by receiving Outstanding Leadership Award from the Community College Association of Texas Trustees
South Texas College Trustee Rose Benavídez has made history as a Latina leader, most recently by being recognized for her vital role in placing South Texas on a national map by earning the Community College Association of Texas Trustees (CCATT) Outstanding Leadership Award.

South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa says local lawmakers’ Capitol staff members are great resources for constituents to learn how to participate in the legislative process
South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa says that local lawmakers’ Capitol staff members are valuable resources for constituents to learn how to participate in the legislative process.

$55 million in improvements for Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, home to UTRGV Vaqueros football team, set for action by UT System Board of Regents on November 20 – 21, 2024, reports South Texas Attorney Omar Ochoa
The Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium in Edinburg, formerly the privately-owned, soccer-specific H-E-B Park – a sports and entertainment complex located at 616 South Raúl Longoria Road – is awaiting consideration and final approval for $55 million in improvements

Open Government Seminar, free and open to the public, set for Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Chambers in Edinburg on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Journalists, elected and appointed public officials, and the general public in the Rio Grande Valley will have the opportunity to hear expert presentations on the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act during the Open Government Seminar, hosted by Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortéz, to be held in Edinburg on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, reports South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa

Sen. LaMantia announces $1 million pledge by LaMantia family to initiate programs at south and west Texas universities, including the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, to increase number of advanced skilled mental health professionals
In an effort to address the growing need for mental health professionals in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas Sen. Morgan LaMantia on Thursday, August 1, 2024, announced that The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), Stars Scholarship Fund and the LaMantia family are joining forces to increase the number of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) serving the region.