Making the White Coat More Attainable: UTRGV medical graduates carry less debt

September 21, 2026

Photo above: UTRGV School of Medicine graduates reported educational debt well below national medical school benchmarks. The school is making medical education more accessible and affordable for aspiring physicians in the Rio Grande Valley. (UTRGV Photo by Heriberto Perez-Zuniga) By…

Free CPR courses at STC return this fall

September 15, 2026

Photo above: Following an overwhelming response that filled every class offered during the summer, South Texas College Continuing Education is again offering free American Heart Association Basic Life Support courses this fall. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Joey Gomez, STC Communications Edinburg…

Molina Healthcare, Precinct 4 to Host Free Food Pantry Distribution in San Carlos, Friday, Sept. 18

September 15, 2026

Edinburg, Molina Healthcare, Healthy Living Program, Precinct 4, San Carlos Staff Report Edinburg TX – Molina Healthcare, in partnership with the Healthy Living Program, will host a free food pantry distribution Friday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for…

City of Edinburg Honors South Texas Health System Edinburg for National Recognition

September 11, 2026

Edinburg, South Texas Health System Edinburg, U.S. News & World Report, City Council Proclamation Staff Report Edinburg TX – South Texas Health System Edinburg is being celebrated by the City of Edinburg after earning national recognition from U.S. News & World…

Precinct 4 to Host Walk With Confidence Alopecia Awareness Family Fun Walk

September 10, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Precinct 4, Alopecia Awareness, Ellie Torres, J.R. Milo Ponce Park Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Precinct 4 will host the Walk With Confidence Alopecia Awareness Family Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to…

Sekula Library to Host Tai Chi for Seniors in September

September 8, 2026

Edinburg, Sekula Library, Tai Chi for Seniors, PVAMU Extension Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library will host Tai Chi for Seniors on Tuesdays, Sept. 9, 16 and 23, at 10 a.m. The free classes are designed…

Hidalgo County Health & Human Services to Host Kickoff for Free Narcan Vending Machines

September 3, 2026

Edinburg, Hidalgo County Health & Human Services, Narcan, Naloxone, Overdose Prevention Staff Report Edinburg TX – Hidalgo County Health & Human Services will host a kickoff event Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m., for its initiative providing free Narcan through vending…

Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday

September 1, 2026

Photo above: University Medical Center in Lubbock on April 6, 2025. Trace Thomas for The Texas Tribune By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune When the state’s new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day…

STC Dual Credit Alumna Leads Fight Against Disease Outbreaks in Hidalgo County as Lead Epidemiologist

August 16, 2026

Photo Caption: South Texas College Dual Credit alumna Amy Gonzalez serves as lead epidemiologist for Hidalgo County, where she leads efforts to investigate diseases, respond to health threats and educate the community. Photo courtesy STC Communications. Selene Rodriguez, STC Communications Hidalgo…

South Texas ISD Extends Free Summer Meal Program Through July 30

July 22, 2026

South Texas ISD, STISD, free summer meals, child nutrition, Mercedes, Edinburg, Olmito, San Benito, Oliver Galvan Staff Report Edinburg TX – South Texas Independent School District has extended its free summer meal program through Thursday, July 30, 2026, offering free breakfast…