“Heroes don’t always wear capes” – Legislators, community leaders honor Assistant Chief of Police Peter De la Garza of Edinburg upon his retirement
Peter De la Garza, the longest-serving police officer and Assistant Chief of Police in the history of the Edinburg Police Department, on Thursday, April 28, 2022, was honored by federal and state lawmakers, along with numerous other elected leaders, for his landmark legacy of duty and achievements during his retirement service held at the Bert Ogden Arena.
“Heaven gained a loving angel,” Rep. Martínez pays tribute to his father, Alfredo Martínez, Sr., 81, who passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022
Alfredo Martínez, Sr., 81, whose one of two sons is Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, was laid to rest on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
DHR Health, Hidalgo County among most generous financial supporters for Hope Family Health Center, which provides free medical care for uninsured and indigent area residents
Hidalgo County Commissioners Court has awarded $1 million – to be spread out at $250,000 annually – to Community Hope Projects, Inc., better known as Hope Family Health Center, which provides free medical, counseling, and case management services to more than 1,800 uninsured individuals annually in the Rio Grande Valley.
Gary Gurwitz, appointed by Gov. Ann Richards as one of the seven founding members of Board of Trustees, South Texas College, retires after 29 years
Nearly 30 years ago, Gary Gurwitz said he looked at the small cluster of buildings located near the heart of McAllen and considered all the limitless possibilities of a budding campus.
Village in the Valley (ViVa) Juneteenth Perfecting Unity Celebration, which will raise funds for scholarships and to help the poor in the area, scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2022 in McAllen
Village in the Valley (ViVa), a South Texas community organization which is dedicated to educating people regarding culture and history, will be hosting its 2nd Annual Juneteenth Perfecting Unity Celebration on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the Double Tree Suites by Hilton Hotel McAllen
Building a state hospital for mental health in the Valley, reviewing border security, and dozens of other legislative proposals will be considered in 2022 by committees which include Sen. Hinojosa
Building a state hospital for mental health in the Valley, reviewing border security measures, and dozens of other possible legislative proposals will be considered during the remainder of 2022 by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, according to a list of Senate committee interim charges recently announced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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.