Gonzalez: More than a ‘Smoker’s Disease’: Why Lung Cancer Awareness Must Become a Priority

Lorena Saenz Gonzalez. (Photo courtesy: Congressional Families Program)

In the wake of Pope Leo XIV’s recent lung cancer diagnosis, public interest in the disease has surged, underscoring the important role prevention and early detection play in achieving better …

Cohen: RYHT’s proposed Public Education and Workforce Endowment deserves support

Libby Cohen, executive director of Raise Your Hand Texas. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Libby Cohen, executive director of Raise Your Hand Texas, gave remarks at Valley View High School.

Arjona: Diabetes crisis in the Rio Grande Valley is worse than official statistics show

Moises Arjona, Jr., CEO of Unidos Contra La Diabetes. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

An interview with Moises Arjona, Jr., CEO of Unidos Contra La Diabetes.

Soluna Holdings Eyes Nearly $4 Billion AI Data Center Expansion in Willacy County

John Belizaire, New York-based CEO of Soluna Holdings. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

An interview with Soluna Holdings CEO John Belizaire.

State Rep. Erin Elizabeth Gámez of Brownsville.

State Rep. Erin Gámez Files Her First Bills for 90th Session

Brownsville Democrat files 12 bills and one concurrent resolution.

Attorney Josh Reyna launches government affairs practice with deep Rio Grande Valley, border ties

New firm is called Reyna Law Government Affairs.

Kelsie Cajka, transformations operations director for Blue Zones, speaks at a Blue Zones event in Harlingen, Texas. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Valley cities earn top marks in Blue Zones readiness assessments, eyes set on 2027 rollout

Harlingen scored 4.57 points out of 5.0 in its readiness assessment. Brownsville scored 4.53, and Weslaco scored 4.46.

Congressman-Elect Bobby Pulido gives an interview to MS Now correspondent Rosa Flores.

Pulido Makes Immigration Reform His Top Priority in Congress Following Historic TX-15 Victory

MS Now correspondent Rosa Flores secures post-election interview with Tejano legend.

Tributes Pour In For Port, County, and City Leader John Wood

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., and Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino lead the tributes.

Perryman: What’s Next?

Commentary from Texas-based economist M. Ray Perryman.

Texas Democrats demand immediate action on massive Medicaid and SNAP application backlog

Letters sent to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Texas Health and Human Services Commission Commissioner Stephanie Muth.

NADBank, TWDB Partner on Historic $164 Million Water Resiliency Investment for South Texas

North American Development Bank holds public meeting in McAllen.

Smith: Hispanic Women on the Border

A guest column from border writer and researcher Morgan Smith.

Gonzalez: Turn Around Staggering SNAP Backlog Formed Under Governor Abbott

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and Congressional colleagues from Texas write to federal officials.

Prato: Will the EB-5 Minimum Amounts Rise in 2027? What the Market Is Discussing

Commentary from Eduardo Prato, a marketing specialist at Open EB5.

Stevens, Last: Nationalize SpaceX

Case made by Stuart Stevens and Jonathan V. Last on national security grounds.

Statewide interest in STC's Rebuilding Futures Initiative

A podcast with Olivia Gomez, South Texas College's director of external affairs.

Revisiting Hinojosa's campaign kickoff event

Everything Gina Hinojosa said at her campaign kickoff event at the historic Alonso Building in downtown Brownsville.

MALC leaders support Thompson’s bid for Texas House Speaker

State Rep. Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to win the Speaker's race.

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What research shows about studying techniques and recall

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Money-saving energy tips to brave the cold months

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