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McAllen Chamber hosts welcome for new city manager

McALLEN — The atmosphere inside the McAllen Chamber of Commerce was jovial and kinetic as some of the city’s best and brightest rubbed shoulders during an event to welcome new City Manager Isaac Tawil on Thursday evening.

‘Say something’: Victim’s harrowing story highlights need for domestic violence awareness in RGV

EDINBURG — Cassandra Bravo fought through tears to tell her story here on Thursday.

Hidalgo County seeks certificate of occupancy for new courthouse

There’s new progress at the Hidalgo County Courthouse, which was slated to open its doors in 2021, but has seen delay after delay push that date into uncertainty for the past three years.

Former city official files lawsuit to stop San Benito charter election

SAN BENITO — A former city official Thursday filed a request to stop San Benito leaders from placing propositions on a Nov. 5 special election ballot, arguing commissioners secretly proposed amendments to the City Charter.

McAllen mulls car wash restrictions

McALLEN — The City of Palms has become the latest in the Rio Grande Valley to consider imposing restrictions on commercial car washes amid a growing water scarcity crisis.

New trial ordered for Mission man convicted of Palmview H-E-B mass shooting

The 13th Court of Appeals on Thursday ordered a new trial for the 33-year-old Mission man convicted of a 2016 mass shooting at a Palmview H-E-B.

Region One Education Service Center to kick off esports tournament

The Region One Education Service Center is gearing up to host an esports tournament for elementary schools that emphasizes promoting teamwork, communication and technical skills for students.

Family-friendly Halloween event to be held in Edinburg

The Edinburg World Birding Center is hosting a free event to celebrate the Halloween season this Saturday.

Harlingen’s beer fest set to return for its second year

Dubbed as the biggest party in Harlingen, Brews & Tunes Beer Fest will kick off this Saturday.

Edinburg’s SeniorWeen promises spooktacular fun

The city of Edinburg is hosting its second annual SeniorWeen on Friday.