Man caught trying to smuggle 12 undocumented immigrants
FALFURRIAS — Border Patrol agents arrested a U.S. male Thursday for attempting to smuggle immigrants past the checkpoint here, according to a Customs and...
Camp Perry to receive $6.1 million overhaul
HARLINGEN — They told Terry Fossum’s father his three sons would never achieve anything.They didn’t hear that.Terry Fossum became an officer in the U.S....
Edinburg council fails to pass EDC budget
EDINBURG — City council members did not approve the proposed budget for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation this week after two members on the...
50 years ago: Beulah intensified to hurricane force
Sept. 8, 1967Beulah intensified to hurricane force with winds of about 85 mph. It was located about 330 miles southeast of San Juan, Puerto...
Trial in fatal racing incident ends with plea deal
EDINBURG — Before the second day of an emotional trial involving a fatal car crash, the man long-believed responsible for the death of one...
Texas first lady visits for Harvey relief effort
McALLEN — Standing in front of stacked cases of water, disinfecting wipes and other supplies headed to the Gulf Coast, Texas first lady Cecilia...
Dispute between police employees leads to assault charges
McALLEN — One McAllen police employee has been “separated” from the department and placed on unpaid suspension after he and another employee accused each...
Frost Bank to close four Valley branches
Despite experiencing growth across Texas, Frost Bank has announced the closure of four Rio Grande Valley locations, effective in November, according to a company...
UPDATE: Tom Gill Road in Peñitas reopens after gas leak contained
UPDATED 10 a.m.PEÑITAS — Tom Gill Road here is expected to open to traffic by 10 a.m. after a gas leak in the area...
Gap to close 200 stores, open others
HARLINGEN — Closing the Gap took on new meaning yesterday.The popular youth apparel retailer announced it would close 200 underperforming Gap and Banana Republic...