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Horsing around: Wild horses, burros find new homes

MERCEDES — Wild horses couldn’t drag these bidders away.

As comet nears, glowing ice ball will be right there in the northern sky

HARLINGEN — A comet that last approached Earth 50,000 years ago is making a return engagement.

Niche filled: Traditional bookstore opens in downtown Brownsville

Gilbert Hernandez thought being a mechanical engineer was something that he wanted to do, so he moved to Western Massachusetts where he enrolled in Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Jose’s Cafecito, a Weslaco staple, housed on first floor of Villa de Cortez

WESLACO — A boy in a starched shirt cuts eagerly into his soaked pancake, speaking quickly to his parents eating slowly for the joy of the moment.

Brownsville Veterans Memorial head cheerleader performs in London New Year’s Day Parade

Now that she’s back for her final semester, Brownsville Veterans Memorial head cheerleader Valeria Perez says it was definitely worth the trouble to save...

McAllen announces details for 10th annual marathon event

McALLEN — It’s nearly that time again to strap on those running shoes with the 10th Annual McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run being less...

Circus Vazquez returning to RGV to kick off tour

The circus is coming to town. Circus Vazquez is returning to its hometown to kick off its national tour in February. With new productions up...

Mayor welcomes Valley’s only Mormon temple to McAllen

As Rio Grande Valley cities grow, so too are new amenities and outlets that continue to spring up locally and which are meant to...

Runway success: RGV models look back at memorable year in fashion

In the past 12 months, the fashion industry has taken devotees to some unique places, sometimes literally.

Sea Turtle, Inc. building new 15,000-square-foot hospital

Atlantic green sea turtles face all manner of ailments and injuries, and that’s why Sea Turtle, Inc. is building a new 15,000-square-foot hospital.