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The good news is that light to moderate rain events in late November and mid-December erased the drought across the Lower Rio Grande Valley, according to the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV station, though December was slightly warmer than normal.

Readers in the Rio Grande Valley turned to MyRGV.com for a variety of stories that kept them informed of local matters and reminded them of what's extraordinary about the communities where they reside.

The items inside the handbags that DHR Health donated to domestic violence shelters in the Rio Grande Valley were largely comprised of feminine hygiene products, such as toiletries including razors, toothbrushes and body wash but also some perfume, hair brushes and manicure sets — plenty of what someone needs to feel good about themselves.

The destination that calls itself the state’s fireworks capital is prepared to do what they do best this Sunday.

The former USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) is later in getting to Brownsville for recycling than earlier anticipated.

EDINBURG — I was asked to do a sort of New Years Eve-themed review of a local restaurant. I was also told that I need to stop reviewing Mexican and barbecue restaurants.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

HOUSTON (AP) — Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion to move the Cleveland Browns closer to a playoff berth with a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

When Eduardo Campirano was hired as director and chief executive officer of the Port of Brownsville more than 16 years ago, the place was at a low point, struggling to be relevant in a competitive, modern world.

On Tuesday, the Cameron County Commissioners Court approved an agreement with VTX-1 to expand broadband services throughout the county.