Regents make UT Austin more affordable as students from families earning up to $65K will have all tuition, fees covered beginning Fall 2020
The University of Texas System Board of Regents has made an investment in the future for students at UT Austin that will increase tuition assistance for those from middle- and low-income families and make the state’s flagship research university even more affordable.’
Return of rotor (helicopter) ambulance service to Valley key to enhancing life-saving emergency care
Within two months of DHR Health’s announcement on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 that it began functioning as a Level I trauma care facility, another key piece to the Rio Grande Valley’s life-saving emergency medical care was launched on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 with the return of rotor (helicopter) ambulance service provided by the privately-owned Hidalgo County EMS/South Texas Air Med.
Rep. Canales earns prestigious tribute from Claustro Mundial Universitario for South Texas lawmaker’s public service on human rights
As of Wednesday, June 26, 2019, Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg joined the ranks of dedicated leaders worldwide, such as former President Barack Obama, as being a recipient of an Honorary Doctorate with a Cause, bestowed by Claustro Mundial Universitario (World University Committee), for the South Texas lawmaker’s public service on behalf of international and immigrant rights.
Carlos J. Cárdenas, MD, Chairman, Board of Managers, DHR Health, recognized by University of Texas Medical Branch Alumni Association for his outstanding service to Texas
A visionary and true advocate of medicine and patient care throughout Texas, Carlos J. Cárdenas, MD, one of the leaders of DHR Health, has been honored with Ashbel Smith Distinguished Alumnus Award by the School of Medicine Alumni Association at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Sen. Hinojosa announces bid for the fifth term to continue representing Hidalgo, Nueces, Jim Wells, and Brooks counties in Senate District 20
Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen, on Friday, June 21, 2019, announced his bid for a fifth term to continue representing Senate District 20, which features the McAllen/Edinburg/Pharr/Mission and Corpus Christi regional population centers, along with all of Jim Wells and Brooks counties.
Congressman González secures key language in House Financial Services Committee for plan to reauthorize National Flood Insurance Program
Congressman Vicente González, D-McAllen, on Monday, June 17, 2019, announced that he had secured crucial language in H.R. 3167, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reauthorization Act of 2019, a House Financial Services Committee bill that would reauthorize the NFIP, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for five years.
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