Another notable drop in COVID hospitalizations in Hidalgo County
COVID-19 activity continues its decline in Hidalgo County as 79 new cases were reported Wednesday along with three deaths and 126 hospitalizations.
In comparison, Tuesday’s...
Murder indictment handed down in homeless McAllen man’s death
The suspect in a homeless person's assault has been indicted in the case, which involved the victim — a McAllen man with a disability...
Mexico gives reprieve to illegally imported “chocolate” cars
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has long had a problem with illegally imported cars, and on Wednesday President Andrés Manuel López Obrador pledged to...
Police post shows ‘wilder’ side of Laguna Vista
The Laguna Vista Police Department is having a little fun on its Facebook page, posting a photo of a few peccary visitors outside a...
Border residents rejoice as US says it will lift travel ban
By ZEKE MILLER and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press
(AP) — Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 restrictions rejoiced Wednesday after the U.S. said...
Cameron County reports one COVID-19 death
County health officials said Tuesday that one more Cameron County resident has died from COVID-19 related causes. The reported death was unvaccinated. The individual...
Blessing of the Animals: Dogs, cats and turtles, oh my
St. Episcopal Day School in Brownsville had its annual Blessing of the Animals Wednesday morning at the school’s campus and every animal from dogs,...
UTRGV’s new scholarship program tackles ‘brain drain’
EDINBURG — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley announced its Luminary Scholarship program Tuesday, which will offer full tuition and fees for up...
Masked suspects breaking into San Benito restaurants
SAN BENITO — For about two months, masked suspects have been breaking into restaurants in the middle of the night, stealing cash registers and...
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due...
