Festival aimed at empowering border artists set to return this weekend in Harlingen
McAllen, Hidalgo County conduct annual homelessness survey
Obtaining an accurate picture of what homelessness looks like in the Rio Grande Valley is key to getting much needed, but extremely limited, federal assistance dollars.
New book preserves the tragic history of the deadly 1940 Alamo train crash
Nearly 84 years after the Alamo train crash, Juan Carmona and Taylor Seaver De La Fuente stood at the exact place of the devastating accident with their new book, "The Deadly 1940 Alamo Train Crash," which was written to preserve that deadly moment in Valley history and to remind people of the struggles of farmworkers.
Edinburg teen who died by suicide inspired family to become organ donors
Andrew Peralez was, as his mom described him, an excellent son, student and friend who often gave back to his community and church.
McAllen’s IMAS opens immersive Holocaust exhibit
McALLEN — Heavy wooden doors to a historically accurate replica cattle car closed on a crowd of about a dozen at the International Museum of Art and Science on Friday and left those inside in a dark void for a few moments.
McAllen, Mission housing authorities get support for new low-income housing
More than 300 housing units will soon become available to low-income families living in McAllen and Mission after each city gave their support to their respective housing authorities in their pursuit of federal funding.
Border expert: Texas’ actions at Fronton Island interferes with federal immigration policy
As Gov. Greg Abbott continues to double down on mobilizing state resources to address border security in Texas, so too are the policy experts and activist organizations — and more — who have characterized the governor's actions as interference with federal policy to undermine the Biden administration.
Secret Service arrests Edinburg man who may have 1,000 files of child pornography
Secret Service agents on Thursday arrested an Edinburg man who said he may have around 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his cellphone.
Feds charge former Edinburg city councilman with bribery, racketeering
McALLEN — A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted former Edinburg city councilman Jorge "Coach" Salinas on one count each of federal programs bribery and racketeering.
