New licensing requirement creates more hurdles for undocumented workers
For some workers, a new state licensing requirement could mean the difference between keeping their job, or losing it.
Read moreMALC Welcomes Release of McAllen Mariachi Family After ICE Detention Raises Concerns
Today, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus (MALC) welcomed reports that the Gámez-Cuéllar has been released from ICE detention after being taken into custody following a scheduled immigration check-in on February 25.
Read moreApple says your ID can live in your phone. Texas says not so fast
For those not perpetually online, you may have missed a new ad circling the socials from Apple boasting a new feature: Digital ID cards can now be added to Apple Wallet.
Read moreRep. Canales, Mayor Ochoa pay tribute to David Chavana, the “runner, icon, and the heart behind the Valley’s largest race, the Edinburg All-America City David Chavana 10k Run/Walk”
Graciela Moreno Chavana on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 was presented a framed House of Representatives Memorial Resolution – along with a Texas State Flag flown over the Texas State Capitol in Austin – both honoring her late husband, David Arnoldo Chavana, from Rep. Terry Canales, D-Edinburg, in the Council Chambers at Edinburg City Hall.
Read moreHouse Reps: Texans’ Constitutional rights will be violated under proposed TxDMV rule change
We write to you as members of the Texas House of Representatives regarding the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles’ (TxDMV) recently proposed rule changes, 217.22 (definitions), 217.26 (identification required), 217.28 (vehicle registration renewal), and 217.29 (vehicle registration renewal via internet).
Read moreCanales: State of Texas needs to place a greater emphasis on Rail
State Rep. Terry Canales, chairman of the House Select Committee on Transportation Funding, says the State of Texas must spend more money on rail infrastructure.
Read moreDPS Unveils State’s Largest Aircraft Operations Hangar in Edinburg
Earlier this week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officially opened its new Aircraft Operations Division (AOD) hangar in Edinburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Read moreCar-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
The state agency in charge of building Texas’ massive highways says Texans need more ways to get around if the state’s going to continue to grow — a stunning acknowledgment in car-dominant Texas.
Read moreRetiring Edinburg Mayor is honored
Edinburg City Council Members honored their retiring mayor, Ramiro Garza with a specially called meeting in his honor.
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