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McAllen commissioners OK $1M payment for UTRGV School of Medicine

McALLEN — After months of disagreement, city commissioners voted Monday to pay the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley $1 million for its School...

Pharr woman dead after crash; one man in custody

PHARR — A Hidalgo man faces a manslaughter charge after a crash early Sunday morning left one woman dead.Police said Reynaldo Gomez is expected to...

Officials: Public should start getting flu shots now

It’s hard to think about getting the flu shot when temperatures are in the upper 90s outside, but health officials say members of the...

Advocacy groups hold presentations on DACA as deadline for renewals looms

McALLEN — There are only 11 days left for DACA recipients to submit renewal applications for those whose legal status set to expire on...

Julian Castro to launch UTRGV’s Distinguished Speaker Series

EDINBURG — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will kick off its annual Distinguished Speaker Series on Wednesday with former San Antonio Mayor...

Funding dispute: Founder of legal group claims group moved away from charter mission

McALLEN — On the heels of the Texas Civil Rights Project announcement that nearly $1 million in grants was “abruptly,” withheld from them due...

Country cookin:’ Legion Cook-off highlights pan de campo, other outdoor cooking favorites

EDINBURG – Giving back to the community with the deliciousness of barbecue was on the menu for the 39th Annual Pan De Campo Cook-off...

Pharr officials mum on employee’s DWI

PHARR — A Pharr city employee’s DWI arrest this spring and subsequent arraignment Thursday morning have left city officials tightlipped about any administrative action...

La Joya ER’s funding delays stall construction

LA JOYA — Just behind the construction site of the new city hall, where dirt movers are currently at work to complete the long-awaited...

Sheriff’s deputy faces injury to a child allegation

McALLEN — A Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested Saturday morning for alleged injury to a child, a state jail felony.Emilio Zavala was arrested...