Technology

Electric Reliability Improvements Focus of New Texas Energy Fund Program

New Rule Establishes Grant Program for Electric Utilities, Generators Outside ERCOT The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) today approved a new rule establishing the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Outside
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Dr. Annabelle Lopez Performs 1st Robotic Gynecology Surgery in Weslaco Area

Minimally-invasive surgery performed with da Vinci Xi robot at Knapp Medical Center Annabelle Lopez, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, has performed the first robotic gynecology surgery in the Mid-Valley area, utilizing a state-of-the-art da
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STHS Commemorates 10-Year History Of Providing Critical Care In The Mid-Valley

During a special celebration on Thursday, January 9, STHS and the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce partnered to recognize the 10th anniversary of STHS ER Weslaco, the first of STHS’
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Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly

By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune “Amid a $7 million deficit to Texas’ suicide hotline, thousands of calls are abandoned monthly” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,
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GRACE’s Fifth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the fifth annual
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Foreign Adversaries’ Access to Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data Final Rule

Office of Public Affairs | Press Release Final Rule Implements Executive Order to Prevent Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and U.S. Government-Related Data by Russia, Iran, China and
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UTRGV lecturer gains national recognition

By Amanda Alaniz Jose Garza, a UTRGV marketing lecturer, is earning national recognition for his innovative program that empowers students to tackle real-world challenges, transforming them into skilled consultants for
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UTRGV Alzheimer’s disease expert testifies at U.S. House Foreign Affairs hearing

Dr. Gladys Maestre speaks in support of global brain health agenda Dr. Gladys Maestre, director of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (AD-RCMAR), recently shared
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Potential Treatment for Eliminating HIV from the Brain

Despite decades of research and the availability of antiretroviral medications, HIV continues to pose a significant health challenge. While these medications can be used to eliminate the symptoms of HIV
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STHS Earns Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Reaccreditation

South Texas Health System Heart Earns Chest Pain Center With Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Reaccreditation From The American College Of Cardiology The designation recognizes STHS Heart’s expertise and commitment to
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