Congressional debate building over a federal proposal, the “AM for Every Vehicle Act”, as major automakers plan to eliminate AM radio in vehicles in the coming years, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Is AM radio in new vehicles destined to go the way of 8-track players, cassette players, and CD players, and become a forgotten technology sooner rather than later?
Expansion of Medicaid health insurance for eligible mothers for a year after giving birth, which was supported by Valley legislators and DHR Health, signed into law by Gov. Abbott
New Texas mothers who are Medicaid recipients would receive better access to primary and preventative care – for up to 12 months instead of the current two months after giving birth – under a measure supported by DHR Health leaders that was signed into law on Sunday, June 18, 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.
As South Texas College approaches its 30th anniversary, Gov. Abbott, Texas Legislature praised late Rep. Roberto Gutiérrez, D-McAllen, for his key role in the creation of “the Valley’s college”
In Fall 2022, Ricardo Solis, Ph. D., President, South Texas College, summarized what he believes are some of the most recent achievements and an even brighter future for the two-county higher education system, which will celebrate its 30th birthday in September 2023.
Sen. Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, passes 122 bills during 88th Texas Legislature’s regular session in 2023
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, passed 122 bills during the 88th Texas Legislature’s regular session in 2023, which began in early January and ended in late May.
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...
Texas Legislature approves measure by Sen. Juan Hinojosa to help create new source of drinking water from potential floods in deep South Texas
Open Government Hotline that provides Texans with information about open records laws would be improved under House Bill 4990 by Rep. Canales, says South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa
News media outlets want authority from Texas Legislature to allow journalists to use aerial drones for video and photographs as part of their news gathering, reports South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa
Kendall Scudder, new Chair, Texas Democratic Party, to meet with Valley residents and news media journalists at McAllen Public Library from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley honored at Texas Capitol ahead of its 10-year anniversary
Valley’s three state senators vote for $3 billion Dementia Prevention and Research Fund, which is supported by DHR Health; measure now before the Texas House of Representatives for its action
At least two proposals by Valley State Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, would increase government transparency, reports South Texas attorney Omar Ochoa
Sen. Hinojosa credits Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp for influencing University of Texas System to create UT Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Proposed purchase of more than 26 acres for future UTRGV campus expansion in Edinburg, which may include more parking for Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, set for action by the UT System Board of Regents on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
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.