Alerts VMS

SAN BENITO — School district officials are launching a two-year program aimed at boosting student learning, graduation rates and enrollment while increasing teacher salaries.

SAN BENITO — In her bid for a second term, State Rep. Janie Lopez has got Gov. Greg Abbott’s backing.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting the closing of multiple border crossings for hours. Authorities weren't sure what spurred the wreck but said there were no signs it was a terror attack.

Cameron County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved $171,120 for construction materials to rebuild six houses that were demolished following the May EF1 tornado that touched down in Laguna heights, killing one and injuring 11 others.

LYFORD — There’s one device for every student.

HARLINGEN — Area school districts are spreading holiday cheer.

It’s the time of year when the prospect of a serious feast looms large, and when charity organizations and homeless shelters go all out to make sure those less fortunate don’t get left out.

Trials for three family members accused of killing teenager Jesse Harrison are scheduled to be held separately in 197th state District Court, Willacy County District Attorney Annette Hinojosa said in a reply to questions from the Raymondville Chronicle.

The San Benito Police Department is actively searching for a suspicious male who allegedly broke into someone’s vehicle and is believed to have used a stolen credit card, according to a news release.

Texas Senator Morgan LaMantia has announced that she is running for reelection to District 27 following her freshmen term.