Rep. Canales/Sen. Creighton protect Texas landowners, especially farmers and ranchers, by setting key standards for decommissioning of wind turbine generators by wind project owners
Owners of wind turbine generators that produce electricity for sale are now governed under a state law successfully proposed by Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, which sets out an agreement structure that regulates the removal of wind power facilities and provides for financial assurances covering the removal, according to the House Research Organization.
Three postgraduate programs proposed for UTRGV, including establishing Texas’ first School of Podiatry, set for action by UT System regents on Wednesday, reports attorney Omar Ochoa
Three postgraduate programs proposed for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, including establishing Texas’ first School of Podiatry, along with creating a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mathematics and Statistics with Interdisciplinary Applications (MSIA), are set for action by the UT System Board of Regents on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, reports attorney Omar Ochoa.
Valley lawmakers, led by Sen. Lucio, helped pass Senate Bill 750 to increase preventive health and family planning services for low-income women
Rio Grande Valley state legislators, led by Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, helped pass a new state law in 2019 to increase preventive health and family planning services for low-income women, according to DHR Health.
Sen. Zaffirini receives Lifetime Achievement Award from LULAC Council 12 of Laredo
Sen. Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 12 in Laredo in recognition of her work ethic and her accomplishments in communication, education, business and public service.
Landmark Texas law requiring private insurance and Medicaid to pay for diagnostic mammogram praised by RGV lawmakers, DHR Health leaders
A new Texas state law supported by Rio Grande Valley state legislators and DHR Health leaders now requires health insurance plans and Medicaid to pay for a diagnostic mammogram, which can help determine the presence of breast cancer, according to Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, Rio Grande Valley state legislators and DHR Health leaders.
Part of history: STC professor Dr. Darrial Reynolds’ journey from segregation to higher education
For nearly 20 years, Dr. Darrial Reynolds has been teaching core classes in political science at South Texas College. That means that most students over the past two decades have taken at least two of his courses.
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