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Editorial: State should rethink removal of nonprofit health systems from Medicaid, CHIP programs

Texas officials should rethink their decision to drop nonprofit healthcare systems such as the Driscoll Children’s Health Plan from its list of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Plan recipients. The change reduces the number of recipient companies — and options for low-income residents enrolled in the benefit plans..

‘Eye on quality’: Mission James Beard winner grateful for accolade

When Ana Liz Pulido was named the winner of the 2024 Best Chef of Texas award at the James Beard Foundation awards ceremony on Monday in Chicago, she was so nervous onstage that she got tongue-tied reading the acceptance speech she'd written on her phone in English.

Commentary: A Father’s Day reminder to embrace health for the sake of our families

As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, it’s a poignant time to reflect on the pivotal role we, as men, play not only as fathers but as guardians of our family’s health.

Border Patrol finds 42 people in ‘cold’ trailer at Falfurrias checkpoint

United States Border Patrol agents at the Falfurrias checkpoint discovered 42 people illegally present in the country inside a trailer that was so cold it caused one person to cry, according to a criminal complaint.

US Consulate in Matamoros warning of organized kidnappings in Reynosa

The U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros on Friday issued a travel warning for Reynosa due to organized kidnappings targeting people with connections to the United States.

White House preps ‘dreamers’ celebration while President Biden eyes new benefits for immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host a White House event next week celebrating an Obama-era directive that offered deportation protections for young undocumented immigrants, as his own administration prepares potential new benefits for others without legal status but with long-standing ties in the United States.

Americans celebrate their flag every year

WAUBEKA, Wis. (AP) — Each June, the people of Waubeka venerate perhaps the nation's most enduring symbol, celebrating Flag Day, a holiday that escapes the notice of many Americans.

Taken away: Valley reacts to death of Tejano legend Johnny Canales

Johnny Canales, the pioneer who brought Tejano music into our living rooms with “The Johnny Canales Show,” died Thursday at age 77, his family shared on social media.

US one step closer to withholding Mexico funding over water crisis

The United States is one step closer to withholding millions in aid dollars from Mexico as that country continues to flout a binational water sharing treaty that’s critical to the Rio Grande Valley’s water supply.