HARLINGEN, Feb. 1 – South Texas veterans must reinvigorate themselves and be determinative of the outcome of organizational efforts to bring a full service medical center to the Rio Grande Valley region.

HARLINGEN, Jan. 22 - It has been a year since I last attended a meeting of the Veterans Alliance of the Rio Grande Valley, a group that was organized to work exclusively in bringing a Veterans Affairs Full Service Hospital to South Texas.

HARLINGEN, Dec. 24 - Many South Texas veterans were hoping for good news on the VA hospital issue. No luck. However, we did get straight talk from the VA’s Lawrence A. Biro.

EDINBURG, Dec. 21 - Just when you think you finally have things right, you are wrong. Especially in politics, nothing is for sure.

HARLINGEN, Dec. 11 - Is Congressman Rubén Hinojosa sincere when he files a bill honoring the tragic death of a young 18 year old from the Rio Grande Valley.

HARLINGEN, Dec. 2 - The latest efforts of U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn to secure a VA hospital for the Rio Grande Valley have failed, according to a Valley veterans’ leader.

HARLINGEN, Nov. 30 - U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn are making another attempt to secure a VA hospital for the Rio Grande Valley.

HARLINGEN, Nov. 20 - The part of Cameron County where I live is represented in Congress by U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa, D-Mercedes. I cannot recall him ever visiting our part of his district. In my opinion he shies away from us.

McALLEN, Nov. 15 - For the finale of his campaign re-election kickoff speech last week, U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa asked Rio Grande Valley veterans to gather round for an important announcement.

McALLEN, Nov. 12 - The concept of endurance is often associated with marathons or athletic events requiring incredible stamina; stamina that comes from extensive training. 

HARLINGEN, Nov. 12 - Veterans Day was initially called Armistice Day, first observed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, celebrating the end of World War I.

BROWNSVILLE, Nov. 11 - Beginning with the American Revolution up to the present conflicts, Hispanics have been at the front of all battles and have enjoyed a long history of participation in all major wars and conflicts in support of the USA, and their sons and daughters  have shown their allegiance to this country thought military service with many of them paying the ultimate sacrifice.

EDINBURG, November 6 - At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, battlefields fell silent save the cheers of those fortunate enough to have survived, and the “Great War” ended. 

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 6 - Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring U.S. military warriors. Its observance on November 11 is a numbers enthusiast delight, because it refers to the ending of World War I major hostilities at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

HARLINGEN, Nov. 6 - What needs to be done to get legislation approved for a Veterans Affairs hospital for South Texas? Whose responsibility is it to press for such an issue? Are our Congressional delegations responsible for the non-activity?

HARLINGEN, Nov. 3 - Three very important dates for veterans are fast approaching. The first is Tuesday November 8, 2011, the second is Thursday November 10, 2011 and the third is Friday November 11, 2011.