Hinojosa appointed to key funding committee
McALLEN — In a move that could benefit the Rio Grande Valley, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa to a...
Grant to study how to protect Laguna Madre
EDINBURG — A new endeavor to identify and prevent pollution of the Laguna Madre is about to begin with the help of a grant...
UTRGV med school gets grant to establish area clinics
EDINBURG — Three new healthcare centers are slated to be created throughout the Rio Grande Valley as part of a $3.75 million federal grant...
Sales tax holiday, supply giveaways help families prepare for start of classes
SAN JUAN — Tax-free weekend begins today, but several students got a head start during San Juan’s National Night Out at Mayfield Park.Usually held...
Four area districts may drop in financial ratings
McALLEN — The Texas Education Agency released its preliminary financial accountability ratings for public school districts and public charter schools this week and at...
UTRGV’s latest grant may be boon to local business
EDINBURG — Local technology-based research and entrepreneurship could be getting a boost thanks to a federal grant awarded to the University of Texas Rio...
Justice denies broad move against college affirmative action
The Justice Department said Wednesday it had no broad plans to investigate whether college and university admission programs discriminate against students based on race,...
Edinburg students culminate summer culinary lessons with baking contest
EDINBURG — After learning about baking, students here put their skills to the test in a cupcake competition Wednesday afternoon at the Career and...
Border Patrol finds multiple bodies around Falfurrias
FALFURRIAS — Border Patrol agents recovered multiple unidentified bodies and individuals seeking assistance near the checkpoint Tuesday, according to the U.S. Customs and Border...
Cybersecurity in Valley getting a boost
MISSION — Texas Workforce Commissioner Julian Alvarez visited the Mission Center for Education and Economic Development on Thursday to formally announce a $100,000 state...
