Donna woman charged with fatal drunk driving crash
A Donna woman was arrested on Saturday after she allegedly drove while intoxicated, crashed into another vehicle and killed the driver, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Sheriff’s Office seeks to withhold affidavits over Edinburg teen’s killing
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is asking the Texas Attorney General whether it has to release probable cause affidavits for three men accused of fatally gunning down a 16-year-old in early November.
Edinburg man arrested for soliciting murder for hire
An Edinburg man was arrested on Thursday for attempting to hire someone to murder a person he had a “child custody” issue with, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Hidalgo County Commissioner Villarreal announces reelection campaign
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal has announced that he is running for reelection.
El Fenix Café in Mercedes still going strong
MERCEDES — The chorizo and egg breakfast taco lays bare its charms, enticing me with its aromas and the memories of those aromas.
Nikki Rowe students give back to McAllen community with Thanksgiving food drive
The James Nikki Rowe High School Student Council held its second annual food drive last Saturday giving community members boxes full of Thanksgiving sides, hoping it becomes an annual tradition for future generations.
Edinburg unites to distribute 1,000 turkeys to needy families
EDINBURG — A refrigerated H-E-B semi-truck was parked outside the city of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department building here on Mark S. Peña Drive with black and green reusable shopping bags.
Photo Gallery: Trump gets Abbott’s endorsement after Thanksgiving feast in Edinburg
EDINBURG — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday endorsed former President Donald Trump for his 2024 bid during a campaign stop in the Rio Grande Valley.
Trump gets Abbott’s endorsement after Thanksgiving feast in Edinburg
EDINBURG — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday endorsed former President Donald Trump for his 2024 bid during a campaign stop in the Rio Grande Valley.
Rosalynn Carter, outspoken former first lady, dead at 96
ATLANTA (AP) — Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, has died at the age of 96.