$60,000 state legislative lobbying contract with McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC of Austin set for action on Monday by McAllen City Commission
McGuireWoods Consulting, LLC, which represents the City of McAllen before the Texas Legislature, the state’s executive branch featuring the governor and lt. governor, and major state agencies, boards, and commissions will be up for a one-year contract renewal before the McAllen City Commission, which begins its meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Gov. Abbott announces his intent to appoint Patrick Ojeaga of McAllen, a student at UTRGV School of Medicine, as UT System student regent
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, announced his intention to appoint Patrick Ojeaga, a third-year medical student at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine, to serve as a student regent for the UT System Board of Regents.
Edinburg City Attorney Omar Ochoa featured in Alumni Spotlight publication of McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin
Edinburg City Attorney Omar Ochoa, who has used his extensive legal expertise to provide ongoing reports to the public about state laws and policies that protect the people’s right-to-know about the activities of governments and its elected and appointed leaders in Texas, was recently featured in the Alumni Spotlight publication of McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.
DHR Health Law Enforcement Memorial Service pays homage to 19 Texas law enforcement officials who died during 2019 while in the line of duty
The DHR Health Law Enforcement Memorial Service, recently hosted by hospital system leaders and featuring Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, paid homage to 19 Texas law enforcement officials – including two from Hidalgo County – who died during 2019 while in the line of duty.
City Council unanimously appoints seven members, including former Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, to the governing board of newly-created Edinburg Economic Development Department
A former state representative – and three previous members of the Board of Directors of the now-dissolved Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (Edinburg EDC) – along with three other prominent area leaders on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, were unanimously appointed by the Edinburg City Council to the Board of Directors of the newly-created Edinburg Economic Development Department.
Former Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, among 24 renowned area residents who have applied for one of seven vacant powerful positions on the Board of Directors for the Edinburg EDC
Former Rep. Verónica Gonzáles, D-McAllen, is among24 renowned area residents who have applied for one of seven vacant powerful positions on the Board of Directors for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation, which is the jobs-creation arm of the Edinburg City Council.
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
Landmark state law led by Sen. Juan Hinojosa and Rep. Terry Canales to bring $160 million biomedical research center to Edinburg, Mayor Omar Ochoa reveals in State of the City Address