World Class COVID Physician and Clinical Researcher Shares Powerful Story of Surviving the Virus...
LAREDO, TX – Since opening his practice in 1987, Milton Haber, M.D., has redefined patient care and advocacy in his hometown of Laredo, Texas. From sending patients home with warm meals and funds to cover their living expenses to bringing lifesaving COVID clinical trials to the community, his personal philosophy of “do what you can do” exemplifies the power individuals have to make a difference. In his debut memoir, “A GRAND SLAM LIFE: A Physician Gets COVID, Finds His Way, and Works to Transform a Texas Community,” Haber reflects on his journey to becoming a doctor and shares profound insight gleaned from decades of practice.
Maria-Elena Giner Appointed to Lead U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission
States Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. Dr. Giner previously served as General Manager of the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC), an institution that developed environmental infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border in association with the North American Development Bank. During her tenure at the BECC, she focused on policies that addressed U.S.-Mexico cooperation on water, energy, and climate change.
Texas House solidifies quorum but has only two weeks left to pass jam-packed agenda
After a roughly six-week impasse, official business of the second special session is finally underway in the Texas House — and Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda, including the GOP voting bill, is moving forward.
At least 89 Texas hospitals were out of ICU beds last week
As the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19 spreads and sends unvaccinated Texans to the hospital with serious illness, hospitals are under enormous pressure to make room for growing numbers of patients.
Meet Matt Z. Ruszczak, COSTEP’s New regional Vice-President of Economic Development
European native Matt Z. Ruszczak as of July 2021, is leading COSTEP’s regional Domestic & Foreign Direct Investment Initiative as the Vice-President of Economic Development.
UTRGV joins the White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge; encourages Vaqueros to get vaccinated
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX – As UTRGV prepares for the start of the Fall 2021 semester on Aug. 23, now more than ever the university is encouraging its Vaqueros to get vaccinated.
City of McAllen to Host Michelangelo: A Different View
Today, the City of McAllen announced a one-of-a-kind exhibit that will be on display at the McAllen Convention Center Ballroom, 700 Convention Center Blvd., starting on October 15, 2021. Michelangelo: A Different View is a breathtaking exhibit of Renaissance artist Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Frescoes. The exhibit will run through November 7 and tickets will begin at $10 for children under 12, and $17 or $22, depending on the day of the week.
Meet Amy Mutore, a UTRGV Unsung Hero
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TX – Acting as a liaison between UTRGV researchers, staff and students, Amy Mutore, senior research compliance specialist, assists all researchers across all campuses.
State Finalist! Seguin Teacher Up For Texas Teacher Of The Year!
Jennifer Han of McAllen ISD, who was recently named the Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year, is now a finalist for the entire state of Texas!
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $20 Million at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, TX — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized narcotics in one enforcement action that totaled over $20,000,000 in street value.






































