“Focus report – Topics for the 88th Legislature” provides Texans with easy-to-understand guide to 61 top issues, from abortion to water, facing the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
FEATURED: “Focus report – Topics for the 88th Legislature” provides Texans with an easy-to-understand guide to 61 top issues, from abortion to water, facing the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa. Photograph By RICHARD HERNÁNDEZ •••••• “Focus report –...
Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox Trauma Unit at DHR Health honors world-class surgeon for being “humble servant leader, guiding and educating with passion, and as a pioneer in trauma care”
When DHR Health leaders several years ago began their historic and life-saving journey to establish the first Level One Trauma Center in South Texas, they worked closely with a world-class giant in the medical profession – Dr. Kenneth L. Mattox of Houston.
First $24 million of a projected $78 million in upgrades and new construction for UTRGV sports facilities in Edinburg set for action by UT System Board of Regents on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, reports Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT
Funding authorization for the first $24 million of a projected $78 million in upgrades and new construction for sports facilities at the Edinburg campus of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is set for action by the UT System Board of Regents during its Wednesday, February 22, 2023, and Thursday, February 23, 2003 meetings in Austin, reports Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT.
Rep. Canales chosen by Speaker Phelan to third straight two-year term as Chairman, House Committee on Transportation; also winds up as member of Rep. Ryan Guillen’s House Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety
Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 was chosen by Speaker of the House Dave Phelan, R-Beaumont, for a third two-year term as Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation.
Dr. Alberto Gutiérrez, affiliated with DHR Health Hospice, and Medical Director for Hope Family Health Center, honored by Futuro RGV for his legacy of providing medical care for the needy
In most cases, the figure of speech, “One in a million”, is an exaggeration and not reality when talking about a person, object or action.
But not so for Dr. Alberto Gutiérrez, a Rio Grande City native who with his wife Clare, RN, a retired Registered Nurse, live in McAllen.
Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. Zaffirini begin work on developing Senate version of Texas state budget
The legislative influence of Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, will be in full force during the next few months as they play direct roles on the Senate Finance Committee in shaping Texas’ two-year state budget.
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.