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Two teens dead after losing control of ATV, crashing into Edinburg canal

Two teenagers are dead after losing control of an ATV, which became partially submerged in an Edinburg canal on Sunday evening.

Man charged with smuggling nearly 500 pounds of marijuana in Brownsville

A man from Mexico was arrested on Wednesday after he rolled his vehicle over and Border Patrol agents discovered he was transporting nearly 500 pounds of marijuana into the United States.

TSTC Welding Technology student inspired to accomplish dream job

HARLINGEN — There is a new generation of motivated women who are gaining the hands-on technical skills to fill vacated welding jobs, and that is what led Haylee Whitt to Texas State Technical College.

Driver, passenger arrested in Palmview area hit-and-run crash involving trooper

A state trooper was released from a local hospital after sustaining injuries in a hit-and-run crash outside of Palmview early Saturday morning, according to a news release.

Venus shining bright before dawn

If you are an early riser, Venus is the current morning ‘star’ outshining the actual stars in the predawn sky. Our ‘sister planet’ gleams so steadily it has caused folks to think they are seeing a UFO.

TSTC Vocational Nursing instructor impressed with newest EMS technology

ABILENE — Adrienne Reyes was ready to see how Texas State Technical College would utilize the latest teaching technology on the Abilene campus.

Local hospitals seeing rise in RSV cases as winter approaches

South Texas Health System physicians are advising residents to get vaccinated as they begin to see an uptick in cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

TSTC’s Advocacy and Resource Center holiday meals make students smile

HARLINGEN — The Advocacy and Resource Center at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus recently held its third annual holiday meal drive so students can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their loved ones.

Hit-and-run crash outside Palmview ends with trooper in hospital

A state trooper was transported to a local hospital with injuries sustained in a hit-and-run crash outside of Palmview early Saturday morning, launching a search for those responsible.

Salvation Army, RGV Vipers spend Thanksgiving serving those in need

McALLEN — The Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon held Thursday helps spread joy, love and hope to those in need with help from staff, community members and the RGV Vipers.