DHR Health providing free Active Shooter/Critical Incident training to the community on June 8; Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. Zaffirini named to Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans
Soon after the May 24, 2022 mass murder of 19 young students and two teachers, and related injuries of 17 other people at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, DHR Health will be providing a free Active Shooter/Critical Incident training for the public at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Secret files, missing agenda postings, hidden tax-paid consulting fees, withheld body camera footage among government controversies in Texas which have drawn scrutiny during past year
Should a Chinese firm be allowed to destroy all “secret files” of their work with a state medical laboratory?
What happens if a local government in Texas does not physically post its agendas at its city hall for upcoming public meetings?
DHR Health’s Sohail Rao, MD, honored for contributing “significantly to the well-being of countless Rio Grande Valley residents during a historic health crisis,” says Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra
In South Texas’ more than two year battle against COVID-19, there are literally thousands of unnamed heroes and heroines in the region’s healthcare system to be publicly recognized on an individual basis for their skills, determination, and courage in fighting this dangerous and deadly disease.
José Tomás Canales (1877-1975), civil rights leader, a great-uncle of Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, inducted into LULAC Hall of Fame
José Tomás Canales (1877-1975), a pioneer civil rights leader and a great-uncle of Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, was inducted into the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Hall of Fame during ceremonies held in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 17, 2022.
Dr. Patrick Ojeaga, former University of Texas Rio Grande Valley medical school graduate, former UT System student regent, and a Rio Grande Valley native, reflects on learning experiences
Just one year ago, Dr. Patrick Ojeaga was a medical student at the UTRGV School of Medicine, anxiously waiting to know what residency program he would match.
St. Mary’s University School of Law launches fully online J.D. program accredited by the ABA designed to provide access to Valley residents
FEATURED: On Friday, May 6, 2021, at his Capitol office in Austin, Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, points at the slogan on his face covering – “Good Trouble” – made famous by Congressman John Lewis (1940-2020). Lewis said: “Speak up, speak out, get in the...
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.