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Rio Hondo man accused of racing in Thanksgiving fatal crash

An 18-year-old Rio Hondo man is facing criminal charges after authorities accused him of racing a car involved in a fatal crash on Thanksgiving.

Edinburg, UTRGV looking to buy H-E-B Park for Vaquero football

Following the Monday announcement that the Toros were ceasing business operations, the city of Edinburg said on Wednesday that it is engaged with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to buy the soccer team’s former home, H-E-B Park, for Vaquero football games.

Harlingen aims to rally support for sewer project through water rate hikes

HARLINGEN — A committee is planning to reach out into the community, aiming to win residents’ support for a $107 million sewer overhaul spurring the city’s first water rate hikes in years.

Weather phenomenon called ‘sun dog’ seen over sky in Brownsville

Brownsville residents were treated to an atmospheric phenomenon Monday that gives the illusion that there are two suns in the sky.

Harlingen to terminate contract with RGV Humane Society

HARLINGEN — Days after terminating the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society’s contract, city leaders said they are trying to account for the agency’s use of the city’s annual $400,000 payments.

Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally

BROWNSVILLE (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the limits of how far a state can go to enforce immigration laws.

Toros cease soccer and business operations

EDINBURG — Rio Grande Valley FC announced today to cease all soccer and business operations effective immediately. Golden Grape Entertainment and the United Soccer League end business relations after eight years.

Environmentalists target USFW with lawsuit over SpaceX launch at Boca Chica Beach

The Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been hit with new claims related to SpaceX’s April 20 Starship orbital launch attempt from Boca Chica.

Toddler flown to San Antonio after being hit in Harlingen parking lot

A toddler is in intensive care after being hit in the parking lot of a Harlingen business.