ECMO Program, the world’s most advanced life support system for critically-ill patients with cardiac or respiratory failure, is another successful part of DHR Health’s “vision to create a world-class health system” for deep South Texas region
ECMO – the acronym for Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Program – represents yet another major milestone in the mission and vision by DHR Health to create a world-class health system for deep South Texas.
Sen. Hinojosa helps Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi break ground on new $81 million, 85,000-square-foot Arts and Media Building set to open in 2026
Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, Texas A&M System Chancellor John Sharp, and Dr. Kelly M. Miller, President and CEO, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and other state, regional and university leaders gathered on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, with gold shovels in hand to break ground on Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s new $81 million 85,000-square-foot Arts and Media Building
Dr. Fred Farias III of McAllen, Chairman, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, awarded UTRGV President Medal of Honor during the Spring 2024 Commencement
Dr. Fred Farías III of McAllen, Chairman, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and President and CEO of 20/20 Vision Care, has been awarded the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley President Medal of Honor, a prestigious distinction only five others have received before him.
$135.5 million Student Housing and Dining project, $9 million renovations of college football stadium, and optometry program in Edinburg among major projects to be considered by UT System Board of Regents on May 8 and May 9, 2024, reports Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT
Edinburg could see more advancements in construction, sports and medicine when the UT System Board of Regents meets in Austin on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 9, 2024, to consider approving for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley a $135.5 million Student Housing and Dining project, $9 million in renovations of the recently-acquired Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium, and seeking state approval for an optometry program, reports Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT.
Cancer prevention, health insurance, and nursing-related postsecondary education and scholarships to be reviewed Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Texas Capitol by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, reports DHR Health
Cancer prevention, health insurance, and nursing-related postsecondary education and scholarships will be reviewed during a public hearing in Austin on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee – which includes Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-South Padre Island, as a member – according to DHR Health.
Border security, stopping use of deepfakes technology and artificial intelligence by child predators, further cutting property taxes, and broadband infrastructure among legislative issues to be examined by Sen. Hinojosa and other state senators in the coming weeks and months
Improving border security, stopping child predators from using deepfakes technology and artificial intelligence to harm or exploit minors, further cutting property taxes, and improving broadband infrastructure in Texas are among the major legislative issues to be examined by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen and other senators during the coming months.
With CD players all but eliminated from new cars, Congress set to save A&M 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
$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