Mcallen Texas

Boy Shot In School Can't Move Legs

AP | CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN | Posted 02.15.2012

McALLEN, Texas — A 13-year-old, one of two Texas boys shot while trying out for their middle school basketball team on an outdoor court, is unab...

Is Medicare Just Bad at Controlling Cost?

Brian Reid | Posted 05.25.2011

Brian Reid

A 2009 article offered a tantalizing prospect for policymakers: figure out how to make the country's high-cost McAllens look more like El Pasos and save billions, ensure the solvency of Medicare and reduce the economic drag of health care spending

How To Fix Health Care: Be More Like Grand Junction?

Ann Imse | Posted 05.25.2011

Ann Imse

During this week's bipartisan summit, Obama and Congress would do well to consider the city of Grand Junction, Colorado, where nearly every resident has health coverage.

Truck Carrying18 Immigrants Falls Off Cliff In Texas; All Injured

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

McALLEN, Texas (AP)— Authorities say a truck carrying illegal immigrants from Guatemala and Mexico has plummeted more than 40 feet off a cliff i...

Maligned Texas Hospital Gives Top Dollar To Senate Dems

The New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

One of the largest sources of campaign contributions to Senate Democrats during this year's health care debate is a physician-owned hospital in one of...