
Attorney General Abbott, 32 other AGs, say right to bear arms reflects “Anglo-American tradition”
Gerry Pate, featured left, the managing general partner with Hidalgo County Road Builders (HCRB), will address the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority in Edinburg on Thursday, July 9, with an update regarding financing options for construction of the planned...

From medical school measure to public safety goals, Rep. Martínez playing key role in Valley’s successes
Rep. Armando "Mando" Martínez, D-Weslaco, featured front row, first on left, played key roles in major legislation that benefitted South Texas, including carrying measures to promote and protect the Valley's $200 million citrus industry. On Tuesday, June...

Dr. Larry Balli, health care and economic leader, honored for life’s work by Gov. Perry, Legislature
Every year, Texas Monthly publishes much-anticipated reviews of some of the state's best medical, legal, and community leaders, based on a strict and independent research process that identifies Texans who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and...

Texas veterans denounce Texas Monthly’s attack on Rep. Flores for fighting for disabled war heroes
Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores, D-Palmview, flanked by leaders of local veterans' groups, on Thursday, June 11, explained why he took on powerful legislative enemies in order to get his bill passed that will provide up to a 100 percent home property tax break for...

Texas Monthly ignores Valley lawmakers’ successes, again puts Hispanics in negative light, says Rep. Flores
The nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit appears to have caused some confusion among members of the media and news consumers, according to the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. That organization...

Disabled veterans’ home property tax breaks, Valley VA Hospital plan, posting big victories in Legislature
Paul Cowen, longtime chief-of-staff for Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, and an alumni of then Pan American University, on Monday, June 1, was honored by the Senate for his legislative work on behalf of the Valley and Texas. Cowen will be leaving his Senate post...




















