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Rep. Canales lashes out after open-government bill killed in state Senate

BY PAUL COBLERAUSTIN — McAllen’s payment to Enrique Iglesias for a 2015 holiday performance may never become public information, and state Rep. Terry Canales...

Records: Bank heist accomplice is former probation officer, counselor

McALLEN — Bonnie and Clyde they are not.A week after a couple attempted to steal thousands of dollars from a McAllen bank, public records...

USS Independence arrival delayed until Thursday

The arrival of the USS Independence is being delayed a couple of days because of mechanical issues. The decommissioned aircraft carrier is now expected...

Body of missing Raymondville woman recovered from Delta Lake

RAYMONDVILLE — For one month, residents joined authorities in the search for Nora Conde Villalobos after she went missing April 19.RAYMONDVILLE — For one...

Open government bills shot down in state legislature

BY PAUL COBLERAUSTIN — Texas open government advocates entered the legislative session with hopes for passing six bills that addressed government transparency, including one...

Gulf Cartel brothers sentenced for role in expressway shooting

McALLEN — A U.S. District Judge sentenced two Gulf Cartel members to a combined more than 30 years in prison for their involvement in...

Abbott enlists aid of school districts to fight Zika virus

As the school year draws to a close and mosquito season begins in earnest, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is enlisting the aid of school...

Boyfriend charged in death of missing Raymondville woman; body found in lake

RAYMONDVILLE — A 35-year-old Raymondville man is being held on $1 million bond after being charged with the first-degree murder of his missing girlfriend.RAYMONDVILLE...

Ground broken for regional hike-and-bike trail

SAN JUAN — Construction began Tuesday on Phase 1 of a regional hike-and-bike trail that will stretch through the cities of San Juan, Pharr...

McAllen summer meal program to have 63 sites

McALLEN — The McAllen Independent School District announced the kickoff of its annual Summer Feeding Program which aims to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner...