
Texas Press Association names Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, as a Champion of Transparency, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
The Texas Press Association has named Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo/Starr County, as a Champion of Transparency for her leadership in promoting open government and accountability during the 2021 Regular Session of the Texas Legislature, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.

Maricela “Mari” De León of FORMA Public Affairs to help South Texans succeed at the highest levels of the Texas Legislature and state government
Many people believe that the Texas Legislature, statewide elected officials, and appointed leaders of the more than two hundred boards, commissions, and agencies – the highest levels of state government – are beyond the understanding, reach and influence of most individuals.

Former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling and DHR Health Vice President Roberto Haddad at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021 – through Futuro RGV Facebook – to provide legislative analyses of the eight proposed Texas constitutional amendments
Texas voters have approved 507 amendments to the state Constitution since its adoption in 1876, according to the Legislative Reference Library, according to the House Research Organization, which is the nonpartisan research arm of the Texas House of Representatives.

Dahlia Guerra, a pianist and professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, honored with Ohtli Award for furthering Mexican culture
Dr. Dahlia Guerra, Assistant Vice President for Public Art and Special Projects, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, has been honored with the Ohtli Award, one of the highest honors given to citizens living outside of Mexico

Hispanic enrollment at UT-Austin reaches all-time high for Fall 2021 at 27.1%
With more students than ever graduating on time, The University of Texas at Austin has been able to expand capacity, admitting its largest-ever incoming class – including a one percent increase in the number of Hispanic students, according to the UT News, which is the public information arm of the public higher education campus.

New law sponsored by Rep. Martínez, authored by Sen. Blanco, paving the way for more efficiency in the movement of hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade between Texas and Mexico
Legislation to develop a plan to combine federal and state inspections of commercial vehicle traffic that travels through Texas’ ports of entry went into effect on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, paving the way for more efficiency in the movement of hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade between Texas and Mexico, according to Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco.




















