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Port Isabel facility to receive overhaul

PORT ISABEL — Even the smallest Texas port puts down a big footprint.The Port Isabel-San Benito Navigation District port facility has an annual economic...

High heat to lock down Valley this week

HARLINGEN — The South Texas summer isn’t finished with us just yet.Weather forecasters have issued a heat alert for the entire Rio Grande Valley...

McAllen holds off on November bond election, likely to be on May ballot

McALLEN — City commissioners on Monday decided to hold off on a November bond election. Instead, they’re expected to split up the four issues...

Investigation continues after nearly 20 migrants found in trailer

McALLEN — No one has been charged a day after nearly 20 migrants were discovered inside a trailer in Edinburg, according to officials with...

TABC to carry out undercover operations around college campuses across the state

As college students head back to campus for the fall semester, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is carrying out undercover investigations throughout August...

Immigrants found inside tractor-trailer in Edinburg

EDINBURG — A group of 17 undocumented immigrants were found inside a tractor-trailer Sunday at the Flying J gas station in Edinburg, according to...

First phase of RGV Reef project complete

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — The RGV Reef is about a quarter of the way done and, according to marine biologists, already teeming with juvenile...

Mozna Chocolate brings back sweet trendy craft

Founding Mozna Chocolate in 2015 was an impulsive decision, according to McAllen immigration attorney and factory owner Anthony Matulewicz.He pitched the idea as he...

New hunting, fishing licenses go on sale Tuesday

HARLINGEN — Like ducks migrating south, the annual late-summer rite of buying a new Texas hunting and fishing license is here.The 2017-18 licenses go...

Judges approve Mission’s first-time offender program

EDINBURG – Mission will soon be the second city in Hidalgo County to give young, non-violent first-time offenders a second chance and an opportunity...