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Hidalgo’s Rock & Roll Sushi a hidden gem of an experience, perfect for Lent

Rock & Roll Sushi in Hidalgo is a small restaurant that offers good sushi at great prices. It’s an exciting spot for those observing Lent, or wanting to try something new in the Rio Grande Valley with a beautiful area surrounding it.

FAA demands 17 ‘corrective actions’ from SpaceX in Starship mishap investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that it has closed a SpaceX-led mishap investigation into the Nov. 18 Starship-Super Heavy orbital flight attempt from Boca Chica.

Water rates might jump 50% in Harlingen

HARLINGEN — Utility customers’ water rates might jump about 50% during the next five years to help fund a $130 million sewer system overhaul.

RGV early voting turnout behind 2020 presidential primary

Hidalgo and Cameron counties combined for over 4,500 ballots on the seventh day of early voting to begin its second week for the 2024 primary elections, but remain behind the last presidential primary’s turnout.

Early voting in first week draws 30,000 to polls in Hidalgo, Cameron counties

Early voting hit the 30,000 mark in its first week of polls being open in the Rio Grande Valley.

Biden and Trump set for dueling Texas appearances on the border this week

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump plan to visit Texas border cities Thursday in a sign of how the 2024 rivals view illegal immigration as a key issue in the presidential race.

Biden heading to Brownsville to visit U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal to rein in illegal migration collapsed, according to people familiar with the plans.

Bazan outlasts Brown to win back-to-back LBA40 titles

HARLINGEN — Harlingen’s Steven Bazan is the Life Begins at 40 champion for a second consecutive year. Bazan, 51, held off past champion Justin Brown...

Authorities thwart exotic animals smuggling attempt from Brownsville to Mexico

Authorities say they have arrested a suspect who was attempting to smuggle exotic animals into Mexico from Brownsville on Thursday.

Mexican delays deepen water crisis, forcing agriculture casualties

FALCON HEIGHTS — For farmers in the Rio Grande Valley, things are getting desperate.