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Phinney Appointed Interim Fire Chief, Commission Vote to Pass on Texas Park & Wildlife Grant

by Martha E. Ibarra/LFN David Phinney was appointed by city manager, Jaime Sandoval, to take on the...
Report: ‘Extreme’ Gerrymandering Gives TX GOP Unfair Advantage

by Mark Richardson HOUSTON — Redistricting designed to favor one political party has skewed election results in...
Bill Aims to Improve “Shamefully Poor” Conditions in TX Nursing Homes

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Legislature could soon approve a bill to correct dangerous...
Report: Many TX Abortion Laws Not Based on Science or Medical Fact

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Texas leads the nation in the number of anti-abortion laws on...
What to Know about Eye Health

(StatePoint) Did you know that doctors now recommend that children as young as six months old should...
Citizens Forum Hears Reports on River Security and Water Conservation

“Rio Grande Valley now focal point of Border Patrol Operations” The shifting trends in border security and...
Gladys Porter Zoo Joins Forces to Save World’s Most Trafficked Mammal

Brownsville, Texas – The threat of the permanent loss of a rare and unique animal has spurred...
UTRGV’s Tuition Cap Saves Money and Time

by Jennifer L. Berghom RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Raul Martinez is on track to complete his bachelor’s...
Remembering the Man Who Remembered the King

“Little Graceland” Raconteur and Curator Simon H. Vega Passes Simon Vega was born and raised in Los...
Partnership Between UTRGV and City to Bring Resources, Continuing Education to Community

During a meeting at the beginning of the year the La Feria City Commission and the University...