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Retired Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, praises Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for transforming “a culture shadowed by death into a culture illuminated by life” during Patrick inauguration

Retired Sen. Eddie Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, praises Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick for transforming “a culture shadowed by death into a culture illuminated by life” during Patrick inauguration - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Sen. Eddie  Lucio, Jr., D-Brownsville, poses in this campaign image on Monday, May 5, 2020. Lucio, who retired as of Monday, January 9, 2023, was a featured speaker during the Tuesday, January 17, 2023 inauguration in Austin of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R-Houston.

Photograph Courtesy SEN. EDDIE LUCIO FACEBOOK

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Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. LaMantia draw two-year terms instead of usual four-year terms as the result of requirement by the Texas Constitution

Sen. Hinojosa, Sen. LaMantia draw two-year terms instead of usual four-year terms as the result of requirement by the Texas Constitution - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: First-time Sen. Morgan LaMantia, D-South Padre Island, poses in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Friday, December 2, 2022. The state lawmaker was participating in the New Member Orientation. The 88th Texas Legislature began its 140-day regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Photograph Courtesy SEN. MORGAN LAMANTIA FACEBOOK

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Lt. Gov. Patrick credits DHR Health and Valley legislators for advancements in healthcare, economic development for deep South Texas

Lt. Gov. Patrick credits DHR Health and Valley legislators for advancements in healthcare, economic development for deep South Texas - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED, FROM LEFT:  Starr County Judge Eloy Vera and Manish Singh, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Chief Executive Officer, DHR Health, listen as Lt. Governor Dan Patrick speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for DHR Health’s 40-acre medical development center  in Rio Grande City. The event took place on Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Photograph Courtesy DHR HEALTH FACEBOOK

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Valley state lawmakers to meet with the public during free reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization in Weslaco

Valley state lawmakers to meet with the public during free reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at UTRGV Center for Innovation & Commercialization in Weslaco - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Rep. Armando “Mando” Martínez, D-Weslaco, is among Valley state lawmakers who have been invited to participate in a Send-Off Reception in Weslaco on Thursday, January 5, 2023 cohosted by the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Center for Innovation & Commercialization, located at 307 E. Railroad Street, Weslaco.

Photograph By PAUL CHOUY

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Edinburg’s priorities for 88th Texas Legislature to be reviewed and acted upon during City Council’s 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Edinburg’s priorities for 88th Texas Legislature to be reviewed and acted upon during City Council’s 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen – whose Senate District 20 includes  Edinburg – and former Edinburg City Councilmember and retired attorney Ofelia De Los Santos, on Saturday, December 1o, 2022, at the Mission Event Center for the wedding reception of fellow lawyers Omar Ochoa and Leah Wise.

Photograph Courtesy SEN. JUAN HINOJOSA FACEBOOK

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Edinburg school board approves agreement with Driscoll Health Plan to help parents prevent and treat behavioral, emotional and developmental problems of children at risk, reports Edinburg school board trustee Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia

Edinburg school board approves agreement with Driscoll Health Plan to help parents prevent and treat behavioral, emotional and developmental problems of children at risk, reports Edinburg school board trustee Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Dr. Luis “Louie” G. Alamia, PT, DPT, poses with his daughter, Serenity, on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Richard Flores Stadium in Edinburg. Alamia serves as Member, Place 4, Board of Trustees, Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.

Photograph By JUAN ZAMORA

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“Texas tornado” Julián Álvarez, who championed the needs of world-class workforce, becomes Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Lone Star National Bank

“Texas tornado” Julián Álvarez, who championed the needs of world-class workforce, becomes Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Lone Star National Bank - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Julián Álvarez, longtime Texas Commissioner Representing Labor on the Texas Workforce Commission, resigned from his leadership role with that state agency effective Thursday, December 15, 2022 to become Senior Vice President and Director of Business Development for Lone Star National Bank. 

Photograph Courtesy SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE

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Freedom of Speech and Expression policy at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and all other UT campuses approved by UT System Board of Regents, reports attorney Omar Ochoa

FEATURED: Award-winning artist Common speaks with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley community as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. The artist, actor, and activists has won awards including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy.

Photograph By PAUL CHOUY

FEATURED: Award-winning artist Common speaks with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley community as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. The artist, actor, and activists has won awards including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy.

Photograph By PAUL CHOUY

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As Texas Legislature readies for new session, DHR Health continues to build upon its roles of leadership and advocacy for South Texans

As Texas Legislature readies for new session, DHR Health continues to build upon its roles of leadership and advocacy for South Texans - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Manish Singh, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Chief Executive Officer, DHR Health, observes as Gov. Greg Abbott congratulates DHR Health on its it’s one-year anniversary of having achieved a Level One Trauma Center designation. Level One Trauma Centers are verified by the American College of Surgeons, and in the Lone Star State designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Abbott was a keynote speaker at the event held at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Photograph Courtesy DHR HEALTH FACEBOOK

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Sen. Hinojosa announces $44 million state funding package awarded to City of Edinburg for vital improvements to city’s wastewater system

Sen. Hinojosa announces $44 million state funding package awarded to City of Edinburg for vital improvements to city’s wastewater system - Titans of the Texas Legislature

FEATURED: Sen. Juan Hinojosa, D-McAllen, speaks about how his life has been positively affected by the city of Edinburg during the 90th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet, hosted by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance.

Photograph by NAYELI ZENTENO

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