Vaqueros United: UTRGV Athletics stands against racism, hatred, and social injustice
The UTRGV Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (UTRGV SAAC) on Monday, September 21, 2020, unveiled Vaqueros United, an initiative that utilizes the UTRGV Athletics platform to engage in meaningful conversations on racism and social injustice while promoting peace, equality, human rights, and social justice.
Mark S. Peña, Texas environmental activist, regional economic development leader, brother of former Rep. Aaron Peña, Jr., has key roadway renamed in his memory by Edinburg City Council
Attorney Mark S. Peña, 57, a Texas environmental activist, regional economic development leader, and a brother of former Rep. Aaron Peña, Jr., on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, had a key roadway unanimously renamed in his memory by the Edinburg City Council.
Dr. Héctor P. García Day, which honors Hispanic civil rights champion, to be observed Wednesday, September 16, 2020, throughout Texas, Sen. Hinojosa announces
Dr. Héctor P. García Day, which honors the Hispanic civil rights champion (1914 – 1996), will be observed on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, throughout Texas, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, has announced.
With flu season coming, DHR Health leaders urge South Texans to remain vigilant about COVID-19, but to continue to seek medical care for other illnesses, injuries and diseases
With the 2020-2021 flu season coming during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHR Health leaders continue to urge South Texans to seek medical care when needed for all other illnesses, diseases, and injuries, while remaining watchful and careful to continue protecting themselves from the ongoing, infectious, dangerous coronavirus.
UTRGV School of Medicine’s $1 million contribution from the Edinburg City Council being reviewed, could be reduced, in favor of other priorities
On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the issue of whether the Edinburg City Council will continue providing its annual $1 million donation to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine – which has a major component in the city – was reviewed by the mayor and four city councilmembers, with more discussion on the matter scheduled for Thursday, September 3, during a city council budget workshop.
State approves $606,617 grant to help develop $1.2 million Chapin Road Hike-and-Bike Trail in Edinburg, announce Rep. Canales, Sen. Hinojosa
The Chapin Road Hike-and-Bike Trail, determined to be a top priority during the development of the 2019 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, on Thursday, August 27, 2020, was approved for a $606,617 state grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, and Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, have announced.
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