Catch and release program could end after vote on border security funding
Congress is expected to vote on the biggest increase in border security funding in a long time this week, highlighting a package that, according...
Gonzalez introduces measure relating to United Airlines fiasco
Less than a month after videos showed a United Airlines passenger being violently dragged off a flight in Chicago, a local congressman crafted legislation...
Woman’s body found in Laguna Madre
PORT ISABEL — The body of a woman was found in the Laguna Madre by the Coast Guard Sunday evening.The woman has not been...
County beaches reopen after tide-related closure
HARLINGEN — Beach access points in Cameron County were reopened Monday afternoon after being closed to vehicles due to high tides and undriveable conditions,...
May Day marchers united after SB4 bill moves forward
McALLEN — As people around the world came together to march in support of workers’ rights, local advocacy groups and protestors made their voices...
Human remains found in field; homicide investigation under way
EDINBURG — Police have initiated a homicide investigation after human remains were discovered Sunday night.At about 8 p.m. Sunday in a field near Ivy...
ULA to cut workforce by 875 workers
HARLINGEN — United Launch Alliance, an anchor tenant at Valley International Airport, will reduce its total workforce by 875 people before year’s end in...
Study Done concludes LNG not in danger from SpaceX launch site
One study to determine whether a bad launch from SpaceX’s planned Boca Chica Beach launch pad could pose a threat to proposed liquefied natural...
Economic board awards $150K to ULA for meeting hiring goals
HARLINGEN — The Harlingen Economic Development Corp. board yesterday approved $150,000 for space company United Launch Alliance for meeting employment goals as part of...
El Jardin Redux? Developer eyes historic hotel for affordable housing
BROWNSVILLE — Early indicators are promising, but a proposal for renovating the derelict Hotel El Jardin in downtown Brownsville has many obstacles to overcome...
