The Monitor

The 42-year-old leader of a smuggling organization and five others were sentenced to prison for conspiring to smuggle people illegally present in the United States, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas.

he IMAS Guild Style Show and Luncheon will be held Saturday, May 4, at the museum at 1900 W. Nolana Ave in McAllen.

Americans like to think of ourselves as one of the world’s most progressive, forward-thinking countries. We often hold ourselves out as examples for other people to follow.

As the school year winds down, families everywhere begin to envision a summer filled with relaxation and fun. Often seen as a period to unwind from the rigorous demands of academic life, summer also presents an extraordinary opportunity for new experiences. For families who have never ventured into the world of music lessons, there’s no better time to start than during these warm, expansive months.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Fish tacos with corn.

Chad Dempsey, a beloved music educator, father, husband and friend will be forever remembered for his passion and dedication to inspire everyone around him, even while fighting cancer.

Like rain, good news is in short supply in the May-July outlook for the Rio Grande Valley and deep South Texas ranchlands from the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV station.

The 40-year-old Illinois woman who caused a three-vehicle fiery crash that killed two Tuesday, April 23, was going 85 mph at the point of impact, according to a probable cause affidavit.

EDINBURG — Voters in Hidalgo County have a chance to cast their ballots in a first-of-its-kind election — one that candidates hope will give people a voice in how they are taxed.

A 69-year-old Harlingen woman was arrested Friday for the death of her passenger after she crashed her vehicle while intoxicated in December of last year.