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The mayors of Hidalgo County are lending their support to two transportation bills whose goal would be to increase efficiency of cross border commercial traffic while enhancing border security.

MISSION — It’s been nearly three years since Manny Saenz Jr. laid his father to rest. On a recent afternoon, he visited his father’s grave, replacing the flowers and wiping down the grave marker.

EDINBURG — A monthslong standoff between a solid waste disposal company and the city of Mercedes may soon come to an end after concerted efforts to mediate the dispute.

It’s like going to church, but a little louder. Well, a lot louder.

The number of people crossing illegally into the country steadied in February nationally and regionally, signaling a persistent downward trend for the current fiscal year. Even so, the Border Patrol chief on Wednesday explained new challenges on the border are placing a strain on their resources.

A majority of trustees at McAllen ISD says steps still need to be taken to address a scandal in the district’s communications department, the details of which became public last week.

MERCEDES — There was something new to the 2023 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Parade as it moved through the city Saturday morning beneath a flawless shroud of blue skies.

McALLEN — Rows of glimmering white bridal gowns filled the racks around the store, creating an elegant ambiance in the room — a fitting feeling when talking about Tiscareño Bridal Couture, an internationally recognized brand.

The decision to retire after nearly three decades leading the United Way of Southern Cameron County wasn’t an easy one, but it was the right one.

Dawn Stapleton was 14 years old when her younger brother Joshua was born in 1984. She had given up hope of having a sibling at all but then he came along.