Marissa Gómez-Martínez, MD, Edinburg’s 2021 Woman of the Year, a distinguished symbol of DHR Health professionals who lead by example
Since it first opened its doors in 2003, DHR Health – one of the most-advanced health care systems in Texas, based in Edinburg – dozens of its leaders, physicians, nurses, and other professional staff members have been publicly recognized for their respective and significant contributions to deep South Texas.
Ysmael Fonseca and Aaron Peña – Republican candidates for 13th Court of Appeals with ties to the Texas Legislature – among 17 GOP hopefuls to be showcased during Republican Candidate Dinner Forum hosted by Rio Grande Valley Republican Women on Wednesday, February 9
Former 464th District Court Judge Ysmael Fonseca of McAllen, an appointee of Gov. Greg Abbott, and former House District 40 state representative Aaron Peña, R-Edinburg – individuals who have strong ties to the Texas Legislature – will participate in a Republican Candidate Dinner Forum on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in McAllen.
“Public Information Act Handbook 2022”, authorized by Attorney General Ken Paxton, now available online, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Public Information Act Handbook 2022, A 329-page document that explains what information that is held by local, county, regional and state governments in Texas is now available online at no cost by the Office of the Attorney General, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
CLEAT, the largest police labor organization in Texas, presents Rep. Canales with leadership award for his work on behalf of law enforcement and endorses him for reelection
Although he faces no opposition this year for election to a sixth two-year term, his efforts on behalf of law enforcement and protecting citizens from criminals has drawn praise for Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, from CLEAT, which is the largest police labor organizations in Texas.
Hidalgo County’s five state representatives endorse Morgan LaMantia, a Democrat, to succeed retiring Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville
Morgan LaMantia of South Padre Island, an attorney with law offices in Harlingen and McAllen, has been endorsed in her bid for State Senator, District 27 – currently being held by retiring Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville – by the five Democratic state representatives from Hidalgo County.
What DHR Health’s Level One Trauma Center achievement means for South Texas: “No trauma patient should have to be transferred north any more.” – Jeffrey Skubic, D.O., Medical Director
South Texans who suffer major physical trauma – serious injuries such as from falls, motor vehicle collisions, stabbing wounds, and gunshot wounds – no longer have to be transferred away from the Rio Grande Valley and deep South Texas hospitals to San Antonio medical facilities.
With CD players all but eliminated from new cars, Congress set to save AM radio in vehicles from same fate, reports Edinburg Mayor Omar Ochoa
Proposal by U.S. Rep. Mónica De La Cruz, which is delayed in Congress, would create a full-service U.S. veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley
Terrence Howard, an Academy Award-nominated actor, recording artist, and entrepreneur, honored with city proclamation for his surprise visit to Edinburg, reports Mayor Omar Ochoa
Stronger public safety, improved rehabilitation for inmates, $150 million in taxpayer savings, among major improvements to Texas Department of Criminal Justice under milestone state law led by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg
DHR Health’s 2026 Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony produces physicians and pharmacists dedicated to providing healing, advanced health care, research, education, excellence, and compassion close to home
Edinburg Cable Network earns 2026 Silver Telly Award for holiday video “The City of Edinburg Catches the Grinch,” reports Mayor Omar Ochoa
Robert Peña, Jr., 58, former state legislative candidate, longtime Edinburg school board trustee, economic development leader, and veteran of Operation Desert Storm, passes away
Rep. Terry Canales being joined by other visionary leaders, business giants, and political trailblazers to serve on Texas Bicentennial Commission
$18 million to $20 million redevelopment of Comfort Inn and MainStay Suites latest evidence of continuing strong commercial construction in Edinburg, Mayor Omar Ochoa announces
From blank canvas to lasting legacy: McAllen’s Nikki Rowe High School celebrates resilient young artists during art contest awards ceremony