Mayor, council member speak out against alleged charter violation
HIDALGO — The mayor here alleges a personal tie between a council member and a Weslaco attorney led council members to violate the city...
Weslaco police to receive defibrillators thanks to Knapp donation
WESLACO — It was during a lecture on early defibrillation that Dr. Robert Sepulveda had an epiphany: Why aren’t police officers equipped with this...
Pharr Police ask for helping solving car burglary case
PHARR — Police here are asking for the public’s help to solve a car burglary incident that took place Sept. 10.The incident occurred in...
Nature group purchase major stride in plan for Bahia Grande
A major land acquisition by The Nature Conservancy represents the final piece of the puzzle in the restoration of the sprawling Bahia Grande wetland...
Laguna Atascosa Refuge proposes reopening Bayside Drive to traffic
LOS FRESNOS — A four-year hiatus for vehicle traffic on popular Bayside Drive at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge may be coming to an...
Retired drainage engineer recalls documenting Beulah
WESLACO — With winds well exceeding 100 mph and a torrential downpour flooding city streets, it’s not uncommon to see power lines down, palm...
Hometown heroes: Reynosa Little League team honored during Toros’ celebration
EDINBURG — Praise and celebration broke out Saturday evening at H-E-B Park as a group of youngsters from Reynosa were honored for their performance...
Candidates eye possible opening in McAllen commission District 1 post
McALLEN — Although he has yet to announce what seems to be an inevitable run for county judge, the potential alone has been enough...
Beulah-related events on tap
As the Valley remembers the devastation wrought by Hurricane Beulah 50 years ago, a number of events are planned. Some highlights are listed here.Sunday...
Irma may have destroyed half of Florida citrus: Impact on market, Texas isn’t known
HARLINGEN — Hurricane Irma’s raking of the state of Florida from bottom to top has had a serious impact on the state’s citrus industry.As...