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Cornyn Introduces Bill to Protect Texans with Pre-Existing Conditions

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Protect Act, legislation from Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) that will protect Texans with pre-existing conditions and ensure they will never be denied health care coverage or be charged more because of a pre-existing condition.

Mission Police Department to host Crime Victims’ Vigil

The City of Mission Police Department will be holding a walk and vigil today in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Benefit BBQ for Texas State Trooper Moises Sanchez

Chief Baudelio Castillo and the Alamo Police Department are hosting a benefit BBQ for Texas State Trooper Moises Sanchez
Amanda Cruz, an interdisciplinary studies sophomore at UTRGV, won the 2019 Family of the Year essay. Shown here surrounded by her son, husband and other family members who are helping her achieve her dreams of graduating university, she was recognized at the UTRGV Homecoming Basketball game in February. She was also recognized again by throwing the first pitch at UTRGV Baseball’s Selena Night on April 6 in Edinburg. (Courtesy Photo)

Sophomore shares supportive story in winning ‘Family of the Year’ essay contest

Amanda Cruz, an interdisciplinary studies sophomore at UTRGV, won the 2019 Family of the Year essay.
The UTRGV Vaqueros Chess Team returned to the Rio Grande Valley just after 12 a.m. Monday from New York City, riding its second consecutive national win over rival Webster University in the Final Four of Collegiate Chess. The team is seen here just after arrival at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. Coach Bartek Macieja, far right, proudly displays the President’s Cup trophy. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Chess Team defends national title for second win in President’s Cup

The UTRGV Chess Team successfully has defended its title as national champions of the President’s Cup, during the Final Four of Collegiate Chess this weekend at the Marshall Chess Club in New York City.
The 2019 Panel of Community Trailblazing Women in McAllen Moderator: Natasha Del Barrio, CEO, Bert Ogden Auto Group; Cris Rivera, CEO, Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Karen Valdez, Exec VP, Director of HR, Lone Star National Bank. Not pictured Kate Horan, MLS, Director, McAllen Public Library.

McAllen Empowered Women on International Women’s Day

As part of the continued activities by the City of McAllen to celebrate Women’s History Month, the city hosted a breakfast symposium on International Women’s Day, for their female employees.

Cornyn, Cruz Praise Senate Confirmation of David Morales to be Federal Judge in Corpus...

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after the Senate confirmed David Morales to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi

Lamar Academy/IB Student Council Earns National Recognition

For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, the Lamar Academy/IB Student Council has been recognized as a 2019 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National of Student Council (NatStuCo).

Cornyn Urges Acting DHS Secretary to Prioritize Efficiency of Trade, Travel at Texas Ports...

Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan urging him to prioritize efficiency at Texas’ ports of entry as he develops a strategy to address the humanitarian crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28)

Wall Construction Change Order: A Big Win for the Rio Grande Valley

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) released the following statement in response to a wall construction change order issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer

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