Pharr bridge expects some diverted Laredo traffic
PHARR — The Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge is one of several border crossings that are handling diverted truck traffic from Laredo’s bustling World Trade Bridge...
DPS to increase patrols over holiday weekend
WESLACO — Texas Department of Public Safety troopers will join local enforcement to increase patrols during Memorial Day weekend. DPS troopers will pay particular...
Trump budget prioritizes border wall
BY MARIA RECIOWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s budget for fiscal 2018 restores his signature issue of building a wall on the southern border with...
Police: Officer pointed gun at girlfriend, pushed her into wall
PALMVIEW — An officer here remains on unpaid suspension after his arrest early Sunday morning.Edward Oscar Cervantez, 34, was charged with assault after someone called...
Zamora, Quintanilla sworn into office, Darling begins second term as mayor
McALLEN — The typically chilly city commission chambers turned to a humid, standing-room only quarters Monday as Mayor Jim Darling and District 2 Commissioner...
Starr County audit in danger of not being completed on time
RIO GRANDE CITY – Newly appointed County Auditor Boyd Carter is facing a tight deadline to complete the county audit by June 30, which...
Edinburg woman sought in abduction of own children
DONNA — Sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who allegedly abducted her six kids.Sheriff’s officials said Angela Mateos Ramirez...
Roma woman from family of smugglers sentenced
McALLEN — A Roma woman from a family of smugglers was sentenced to more than a year in prison Monday after being caught attempting...
UTRGV School of Medicine to receive $55.3 million
EDINBURG— The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine is set to receive at least $55.3 million in state funding under an...
Former Starr County judge, UT Regent Dr. Mario Ramirez dies
Dr. Mario Ramirez, who is considered pivotal in bringing healthcare to South Texas, died Monday morning at the age of 91 at his home,...
