FIRST PATIENT TO RECEIVE ECMO TREATMENT IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY MAKES INCREDIBLE RECOVERY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DHR HEALTH IS FIRST HOSPITAL TO USE THE EXTRACORPOREAL LIFE SUPPORT IN RGV Edinburg, TX –DHR Health is proud to announce the first successful use of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), also known as extracorporeal life support, to save the life of a 57-year-old Edinburg, Texas woman. Maria Dalcour was rushed to the…
Read MoreTransparency at the Texas Capitol: A bipartisan effort
By Kelley Shannon Executive Director Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas To witness bipartisanship at the Texas Capitol, look to the lawmakers who are working to improve open government laws. Legislators from both political parties are igniting interest in transparency and creating the opportunity for all lawmakers to protect the people’s right to know.…
Read MoreSharyland ISD Celebrates Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
Sharyland Independent School District is proud to celebrate Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day on Friday, March 3, 2023. The district recognizes the hard work and dedication of its maintenance and grounds staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep facilities safe and in good condition. Sharyland ISD employs 41 dedicated grounds and maintenance workers who…
Read MorePeñitas Mayor Ramiro Loya & Councilmembers Joel Roel “JR” Flores and Guadalupe Moreno File for Re-Election
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEWS RELEASE Peñitas, Texas – Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Mayor Ramiro Loya officially filed for re-election on Monday, February 6, 2023, seeking a second consecutive term in office as the city’s Mayor, a position to which he was appointed to last year. Loya was joined by his current colleagues on the…
Read MoreOne more falls in Western Hidalgo corruption scandal
The ongoing corruption scandal in the West has now added one more person to the list of defendants. A federal grand jury indicted Veronica O’Caña on Tuesday. She was arrested the following day. According to the indictment, Veronica O’Caña stands accused of witness tampering, violating the travel act, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. She…
Read MoreFormer President Clinton shows support for candidate Michelle Vallejos prior to election day
By Maria Ruiz Former president Bill Clinton spoke todemocratic voters Monday evening at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, serving as a guest speaker for Michelle Vallejos’ last rally before the Nov. 8 election. Vallejo, running for the 15th House District against Republican opponent Monica De La Cruz, said she’s fighting to represent accessibility for the…
Read MorePalmhurst Celebrates Community
The city of Palmhurst kicked off its 11th Annual National Night Out in the brisk fall weather Tuesday evening at the Church of Christ located on Mile 3 Road. The day began with lower temperatures as a northern front blew thru the Rio Grande Valley. But not even the rain could keep the community from…
Read MoreThe City of Peñitas Files for Temporary Restraining Order Against Hidalgo County
Requests Peñitas Public Library be Reinstated as a Poll Location FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 20, 2022 Peñitas, Texas – The City of Peñitas and Mayor Ramiro Loya have filed an application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Hidalgo County to prevent the County from holding the election to elect Directors at Agua Special…
Read MoreSouth Texas Health System Named A Best Regional Hospital In Texas By U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 25 in the state, STHS is the only healthcare system in the Rio Grande Valley named to the magazine’s annual list Rio Grande Valley residents do not have to leave for Corpus Christi, San Antonio, or Houston to find excellent, close-to-home healthcare, according to U.S News & World Report. The magazine has named…
Read MoreHEALTHGRADES NAMES MISSION REGIONAL A 2022 PATIENT SAFETY AWARD™ RECIPIENT
Mission, Texas – Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, today announced that it has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2022 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Mission Regional among the top 5% of all short-term acute care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and…
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