UTRGV awarded $18.4M NIH grant to combat cancer health disparities in underserved Hispanic communities

October 3, 2024

Photo above: Dr. Subhash Chauhan, principal investigator for the NIH RCMI award and a professor at the UTRGV School of Medicine, will lead the Rio Grande Valley Center for Cancer Health Disparity. (UTRGV Photo by Jesús Alférez) By María González,…

Hidalgo County Health Department Earns National Recognition for Emergency Preparedness

September 26, 2024

Staff Report EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department has been nationally recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for its excellence in public health emergency preparedness. The recognition comes through Project…

Precinct 4 Opens Registration for 3rd Annual Milo Ponce Men’s Health 4K

June 18, 2024

By Arnoldo Mata EDINBURG, Texas — Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres announced the opening of registration for the 3rd Annual Milo Ponce Men’s Health 4K. The event, which is free to the community, will be held on June 29 at Milo…

County Seeks Public Input for Parks and Recreation Master Plan

June 11, 2024

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX — Edinburg and Hidalgo County residents are invited to take part in a focus group session to provide input on the update of the Hidalgo County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. These sessions are…

Edinburg Police Department Launches “Movies with a Cop” Series

June 4, 2024

By Arnoldo Mata Edinburg, TX — The Edinburg Police Department will start its new summer program called “Movies with a Cop” to build positive relationships between law enforcement and local residents. The Friday night events will off outdoor movies for…

Practical Tips for Boosting Health, Happiness, and Confidence

January 11, 2024

Photo via Pexels By Chloe Pearson Even the most confident person could use a boost now and then. A healthy self-esteem can help you navigate the world with ease and encourages you to achieve your goals more efficiently. There are many…

Edinburg Achieves Bronze Level in National Initiative for Physically Active Communities

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX, Dec. 18, 2023 — Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. announced Edinburg’s attainment of the bronze level in the Step It Up! Success Roadmap, marking the successful completion of the 2023 Move with the Mayor (MWTM) Fall Challenge.…

City of Edinburg Encourages Nominations for ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Recognition

December 18, 2023

From Staff Reports Edinburg, TX – December 12, 2023 — As the ‘Hometown of Heroes’ Half-Marathon approaches on March 3, 2024, the City of Edinburg is reaching out to its community, urging residents to nominate individuals who have made a lasting…

Texas fire departments are fighting stigma and pushing to provide firefighters mental health help

December 5, 2023

Photo above: Firefighters at Fire Station 48 in Houston on Nov. 22, 2023. Credit: Mark Felix for The Texas Tribune By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune, Dec. 5, 2023 For more than a decade, Sam Buser watched the lights of fire trucks…

Judge considers holding state in contempt a third time over foster care conditions

December 5, 2023

Photo above: Heart Galleries, portraits of adoptable children, on display at the Child Protective Services office at Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in Austin on Nov. 14, 2019. Credit: Eddie Gaspar/The Texas Tribune By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune,…