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From McAllen High to CSI: Vegas, South Texas actress makes her way to CBS

CSI: Vegas is set to premier Thursday, and Rio Grande Valley fans of the popular crime drama may recognize one of the show’s regulars.

Some providing free cup of joe on National Coffee Day

For all you coffee lovers looking to get a cup of coffee for free, your day has arrived.

Cancer patient gets an audience with Allison the sea turtle

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Allison swam to the edge of her tank, peering closely at her visitor.

Texas Master Naturalist classes begin in January

Another round of training to become a Texas Master Naturalist will take place starting in January for residents of Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron counties.

Historical Perspective: Costumes of the Americas Museum reopens

The Costumes of the America Museum formerly located in Dean Porter Park has reopened at 1004 Sixth St. and is offering free admission on Saturdays through Oct. 15 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Runners in Brownsville raise awareness for childhood cancer

The sun is already climbing overhead as runners cross the busy stretch of West Ruben M. Torres Boulevard to the Livingway Family Church-Brownsville Campus a little past 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

Several bird species making new homes in Valley cities

Bird behavior in the Rio Grande Valley continues to evolve, and much of the direction is toward co-existing more intimately with human neighbors.

Lucky Harlingen resident scratches $20 million prize

A Texas Lottery scratch ticket worth $20 million was claimed by a Harlingen resident, according a Texas Lottery press release.

Registration now open for Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival field trips

HARLINGEN — The doors for registration for field trips for the 29th annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival are wide open.

In true ‘puro RGV’ style, Barbers compete in McAllen haircut derby

McALLEN — El Grito Barber Derby, a (potentially) annual event, is one part passion, one part pride and several parts pachanga.