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San Benito CISD places contractor in default in $40 million bond project

San Benito school district officials are considering taking steps including launching a re-construction of a $40 million bond funded project as a result of foundation flaws while finding its contractor in default of a contract as an 11th-month shutdown pushes the project at least a year behind schedule.

Registration deadline to vote in the March presidential primary is approaching

The deadline to register to vote in Texas for the 2024 March presidential primary is Feb. 5.

Valley’s spring rain, temperature outlook ‘highly uncertain’

January turned out to be an “interesting month” in the Rio Grande Valley, with nice weather book-ending a two-week spell of windy, cold and rain between Jan. 8-21.

Aleman becomes Cameron County’s first economic development director

Ramiro Aleman is no stranger to economic development in Cameron County, but now he’s in a position to have a wider impact countywide.

Two Hidalgo County men found dead at Brownsville residence

Two Hidalgo County residents were found dead with multiple gunshot wounds outside a residence in Brownsville on Saturday, according to the Cameron County Sheriff's Office.

Jurors hear about Edinburg man’s jail behavior in death penalty trial

Jurors in the trial of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises Sanchez's murder on Friday heard from the custodian of records from the Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center who testified regarding the defendant's time in jail.

A&M ceremoniously starts construction on new Valley medical program

Ground was broken Thursday on the Texas A&M Health Nursing Education and Research Building, inching the Rio Grande Valley closer to recruiting, educating and producing more medical experts amid a shortage of helpers.

Former Harlingen Mayor Connie de la Garza dies; remembered as ‘champion’

HARLINGEN — Family and friends are remembering former Mayor Connie de la Garza as a loving father and consummate businessman who helped shape Harlingen politics while building the city’s business sector and medical complex.

DA’s Office will not proceed with charges against former Pharr police chief

The Hidalgo County District Attorney’s Office will not pursue criminal charges against Andy Harvey, Pharr’s former police chief.

TPWD Commission withdraws SpaceX land swap item from meeting

A resolution to approve a land swap between SpaceX and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Cameron County was withdrawn from the agenda of the TPWD Commission’s Jan. 25 regular meeting in Austin.