Youth Rodeo Series Set for May 10 in Edinburg

March 18, 2025

Photo: DRH Cattle Company. Staff Report EDINBURG TX — The DRH Cattle Company will host its Youth Rodeo Saddle Series on May 10 at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Posse Arena in Edinburg. The event will feature speed, roping, and bull…

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National Republicans target Gonzalez, Cuellar in 2026 election

March 18, 2025

U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen and Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo. Credit: The Texas TribuneBy Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune “National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans…

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Texas Senate majority unveils bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship

March 13, 2025

Photo above: Jessika Morales, 33, helps Francisco Jubera, 63, register to vote at the Nueces County Courthouse in Corpus Christi on Sept. 11, 2024. Credit: Gabriel V. Cárdenas for Votebeat By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas TribuneMarch 12, 2025 “Texas Senate…

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Measles Cases Reported in Texas, Hidalgo County Urges Precautions

March 6, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – A measles outbreak has been reported in the Texas Panhandle, with additional exposures in parts of Central Texas. While no confirmed cases have been reported in Hidalgo County, health officials are urging residents to stay…

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TxDOT Conducting Travel Surveys to Improve RGV Transportation

March 5, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG TX – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting household and business travel surveys to gather data that will help improve the Rio Grande Valley’s transportation system. In collaboration with the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning…

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Museum of South Texas History to Host Reception for “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” Participants 

March 1, 2025

By Sandy Pollock, Communications Officer, Museum of South Texas History   EDINBURG, Texas – The Museum of South Texas History is honored to host a special reception for participants of “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom,” a historic 60-mile journey bringing attention to the Underground…

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New book on regional politics published by UTRGV political science faculty

February 26, 2025

College of Liberal Arts to host book talk event on Friday By UTRGV News and Media Relations Edinburg, TX – The UTRGV College of Liberal Arts is hosting a book talk for the “Politics of the Rio Grande Valley: An…

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Annual UTRGV festival showcases student and faculty talent, offering a variety of community activities

February 20, 2025

By UTRGV News and Media Relations EDINBURG, TEXAS – FEB. 19, 2025 – Join The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in celebrating creativity at the annual Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) from Feb. 20 to March 2, where…

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RGV to Host First ‘Walking Southern Roads to Freedom’ Event March 3-9

February 19, 2025

Staff Report Edinburg, Texas – The Rio Grande Valley will hold its first-ever “Walking Southern Roads to Freedom” event from March 3 to March 9, highlighting the region’s historical role in the journey to freedom for African Americans seeking refuge in…

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Hidalgo County District Clerk Laura Hinojosa Receives Texas Association of Counties Service Award

February 19, 2025

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas – Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County District Clerk, was honored with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Service Award for her dedicated service on the TAC Board of Directors during the 2024 calendar year. The award was presented by…

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