$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.
New Texas mothers who are Medicaid recipients would receive better health coverage for up to 12 months under major plan approved by House of Representatives and supported by DHR Health
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 approved by the Texas House of Representatives on Friday, April 21, 2023, and supported by DHR Health leaders.
Birth dates of political candidates, and of all adults with criminal arrests and convictions by Texas entities, would become public record under House Bill 2309 by Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, approved by House of Representatives, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Dates of birth of political candidates, and all criminal arrests and convictions of adults by Texas entities, would become public record under House Bill 2309 by Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, approved by the House of Representatives on Friday, August 14, 2023, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
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.