The hard-hitting comments political science professor Sam Freeman (right) made about Dr. Lawrence Gelman (left) in a column about health care reform in the Guardian and the Pharr Advance has led Gelman to invite Freeman to debate him on his Saturday show on NewsTalk 710 KURV. "It should be fun," Freeman said.
The Socorro High School Bulldogs baseball team recently won the Class 5A state baseball championship title. On Thursday, they were honored by Gov. Rick Perry and El Paso state lawmakers in Austin. The team had a victory VIP tour of the state Capitol and a trip to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Veterans Alliance of the Rio Grande Valley members Joe Ibarra and Rey Molano will appear on KRGV-TV’s "Inside the Valley" program on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. The discussion will focus on veterans enrollment fairs. Pictured outside the KRGV studios are Ibarra, Molano, Treto Garza and Mike Escobedo.
Former San Juan City Commission candidate Ignacio Almaguer tells the Guardian that his personal story is an example of why health care coverage needs to be reformed. The self-employed insurance agent is recovering from thyroid cancer. He said his wife Diana’s insurance coverage was crucial. Full story
A Rio Grande Valley veterans’ leader has called on local congressmen to include a VA hospital in any future federal stimulus package. "That would help our economy," said Jose Maria Vasquez, commander of America's Last Patrol Post No. 3.
Higher education officials and border congressmen say they are determined to eliminate money as an excuse for not going to college. On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and leaders with STC and UTPA announced new reductions in interest rates for students with loans.
The University of Texas-Pan American is anticipating a big influx of new student veterans and in preparation will begin offering numerous services for those coming back from war. Beginning in mid-August UTPA will open the Veterans Services Center offering assistance for admissions.
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