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Sen. Hinojosa supports legislation to combat dementia

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 6:21am

On March 5, the Texas Senate took a significant step forward in the fight against dementia by passing Senate Bill (SB) 5 and Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3, both authored by Senator Joan Huffman. Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, who co-authored these bills, expressed his strong support for the potential establishment of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT).

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Toastmasters to sponsor public speaking course in Pharr

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 6:21am

A Speechcraft public speaking course will be offered on four consecutive Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning Feb. 1 at the Pharr Memorial Library (121 E Cherokee Ave., 2nd Floor). The Speechcraft is sponsored by Hub City and Allen McAllen Toastmasters Clubs.

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An Original: Longtime Educator Eva Martinez, RIP

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 6:21am

If you knew Eva Martinez, chances are pretty good that you won’t forget her. In a flattering way, she was known as the Dolly Parton of South Texas, with her hair, makeup, and wardrobe always styled to perfection.

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Ransomware on the Rise: City of Mission hacked

Wed, 03/12/2025 - 6:21am

For obvious reasons — an ongoing criminal investigation that presumably includes the FBI, the DPS, other state agencies, legal counsel, etc. — City of Mission officials are staying mum about a cybersecurity event that locked down city records and operations.

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Crash leads to pending intoxication assault charge in Edinburg

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:08pm

Special to the Advance EDINBURG — On Sunday, at approximately 2:04 a.m., Edinburg Police officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near 2nd Street (Colonel Rowe Blvd) and Hobbs Street.

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Sen. Hinojosa supports legislation to combat dementia

Toastmasters to sponsor public speaking course in Pharr

An Original: Longtime Educator Eva Martinez, RIP

Ransomware on the Rise: City of Mission hacked

Crash leads to pending intoxication assault charge in Edinburg

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