Edinburg man who bilked $500K in unemployment scheme sentenced
A 41-year-old Edinburg man was sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining unemployment benefits from the Department of Labor, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas.
Coast Guard makes third red snapper seizure off South Padre Island in April
For the third time in April, the Coast Guard has announced seizing illegally caught red snapper from Mexican fishermen off of South Padre Island, bringing the total amount of illegally caught fish to 1,300 pounds.
Ocelot found dead in Hidalgo County suggests range expansion
Two nonprofit conservationist groups on Wednesday announced that an ocelot killed in Hidalgo County in 2021 has resulted in some positive news for the cat that is endangered in Texas.
Former Valley editor exposed national scandal; invented parking meter
A century ago, a remarkable editor blew the lid off the Teapot Dome affair. He would go on to lead the Lower Rio Grande Valley newspapers.
San Benito hails Sandoval’s job performance at close of probationary period
SAN BENITO — At the close of a six-month probationary period, city commissioners are giving City Manager Fred Sandoval strong marks as he enters the last six months of his one-year contract.
Edinburg woman sentenced to 18 years in prison for husband’s murder
EDINBURG — A 51-year-old Edinburg woman has been sentenced to prison after she was convicted for the murder of her husband on Dec. 8, 2019 following an argument regarding adultery.
Former Hidalgo County detention officers punched inmates in three incidents
Two former Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office detention officers are accused of attacking inmates who posed no threat on three separate, unrelated occasions this year.
Man caught illegally dumping shingles in San Benito
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested a 44-year-old man for dumping a trailer full of shingles in San Benito.
Coast Guard identifies man swept out to sea near Port Mansfield
Following a nearly 20 hour search, the Coast Guard on Tuesday suspended its efforts to find a 19-year-old man who was swept out to sea near Port Mansfield.
San Benito’s Lali’s Café is a classic choice
SAN BENITO — The specials on the wall catch my eye so quickly I don’t even ask for a menu.