A South Texas lawmaker’s 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school

December 12, 2024

Photo above: State Rep. Armando “Mondo” Martinez speaks during a Texas Tribune event on Aug. 24, 2022. Credit: Jason Garza for The Texas Tribune By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “A South Texas lawmaker’s 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law…

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Just in time for Christmas: Hidalgo County Precinct 4 resident receives a new home

December 11, 2024

Photo above: Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres hands over the keys to a new home. Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – A 64-year-old Edinburg resident celebrated a fresh start Tuesday as she received the keys to her newly reconstructed mobile home…

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Hidalgo County Community Service Agency to Host Access to Success Celebration

December 11, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG, TX – The Hidalgo County Community Service Agency (HCCSA) will hold its inaugural Access to Success Night of Celebration on Thursday, December 12, 2024, to honor local residents and families who have achieved significant milestones toward self-sufficiency. The event…

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Life-changing explosion sparks a new career in firefighting

December 11, 2024

Photo above: Surviving a near-fatal accident marked the beginning of a new life for STC graduate Jose Luis Jaimes, who, after many years working in refineries, made a drastic career change to pursue a future in the fire service. Selene Rodriguez,…

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Hidalgo County Receives Certificate of Occupancy for New Courthouse

December 4, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — Hidalgo County has received a Certificate of Occupancy for its new courthouse from the City of Edinburg, marking a significant step toward opening the facility to the public. The certificate ensures that the courthouse meets…

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RioPlex Member Responds to Proposed Tariff on Mexican Imports

December 3, 2024

By Staff Report In response to President-elect Donald Trump’s announced plan to impose a 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, the RioPlex Initiative has expressed concern over the potential economic consequences of such a policy. “The RioPlex Initiative appreciates the…

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Vietnam veteran to share struggles and triumphs

November 27, 2024

By Pamela Morales, MOST History Communications EDINBURG, Texas — The Museum of South Texas History will host the Sunday Speaker Series presentation, “Fernando Alvarez Vietnam Story,” a documentary featuring Rio Grande Valley native Fernando Alvarez, at 2 p.m. Dec. 1.…

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STC Biology, TAMUK carve out new careers 

November 27, 2024

Pictured Left to Right: Alyssa Aguilar, Mark Reinitz, Larissa Reinitz, Nicolas Canales, Emanuel Martinez, Marian Salinas. STC’s biology department, in partnership with Texas A&M Kingsville, empowers students through the TEAM grant with scholarships, hands-on training and certifications for USDA careers.  By…

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“Somebody needs to get fired”: Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues

November 27, 2024

Photo above: U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, in his office the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2024. Gonzalez defeated former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores to secure the seat for Texas’ 34th District. Credit: Shuran Huang for The…

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RGV DAs Launch “No Refusal” DWI Initiative for Holiday Season

November 26, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG, Texas — The Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) has announced the implementation of a “No Refusal” DWI initiative aimed at reducing impaired driving during the holiday season. The initiative, a collaboration between the district…

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