The Palmview Municipal Development District (PMDD) has a new board member. Palmview Council Member Cesar Pena Jr. was sworn in at the monthly meeting on March 12.     Appointed by the City Council, he joins the seven-member board and will fill the spot previously held by Mayor Ricardo Villarreal whose term expired. The role…

Congratulations to our Chess Mustangs representing Mims at the Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy Tournament hosted on January 25.   K-1 Team took 2nd Rodrigo Salinas – 1st out of 55 Roman Salazar – 4th Henry Ly – 13th Primary Champs Ikzander Moreno – 3rd place     Primary U650 Team took 2nd Cesar Salinas –…

Each year, South Texas Health System Heart shines a spotlight on the dangers of cardiovascular disease during American Heart Month, observed in February, through its annual Heroes with Heart 5K.     Beyond serving as an opportunity for Rio Grande Valley residents to get active – an essential component of good health – the popular…

STHS is honored to support Texas State Technical College’s work in building a strong healthcare workforce in the Rio Grande Valley     Whether elective or emergency, surgery may be recommended to a patient for a variety of reasons, including to help with a diagnosis, take a biopsy of a suspicious lump, remove or repair…

STHS has been consistently recognized nationally for delivering top-quality hip fracture surgical care   Whether walking, sitting, standing, bending or climbing stairs, the hips provide a critical source of power and force in your daily life. That’s why maintaining hip health is essential for your physical health and overall quality of life. Unfortunately, hip fracture…

Community members are invited to donate a new, unwrapped & non-violent toy to participate in the special event and help spread holiday cheer to pediatric patients across the Rio Grande Valley     It’s the Christmas season, a special time of year meant to be merry and bright. But spending the holidays in a hospital…

EDINBURG – As the holiday season approaches, the Rio Grande Valley District Attorney Coalition (RGV DAC) is implementing another DWI “No Refusal” initiative to help curb drunk driving and ensure public safety throughout the season.   This collaborative effort includes District Attorneys Toribio Palacios of Hidalgo County, Luis V. Saenz of Cameron County, Gocha Allen…

  Edinburg, Texas – Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. has just been selected to serve on the prestigious National Civic League (NCL) Board of Directors during the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit in Tampa, Florida. Mayor Garza joins a distinguished group of civic leaders from across the country, including mayors from Rochester, NY,…