Family violence measures receive support in Legislature
BY PAUL COBLERAUSTIN — Bills on the agenda of the Texas Council on Family Violence are receiving widespread support during the 85th Texas legislative...
Husband, wife found shot to death at their home near Lasara
LASARA — Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide.LASARA — Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide.Donald and Sandra Durbin were found dead Monday afternoon in...
Harlingen woman tries to make difference for truck safety
HARLINGEN — Nine years ago, her life changed. An accident with an 18-wheeler while on her way home left Debra Cruz permanently disabled.HARLINGEN —...
Mayor: Hidalgo continues to grow
HIDALGO — The mayor here touted commercial and residential growth during the State of the City address Tuesday morning.“We’re doing good. Good things are...
Judge, mayor at odds on courthouse
MISSION — County leaders responded Tuesday to Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas’ call for a vote on the construction of a new county courthouse...
ACLU warns residents, travelers, of possible ‘unfair treatment’ from law enforcement
The American Civil Liberties Union is warning people traveling to Texas that they should expect to possibly have their constitutional rights violated.The “travel alert,”...
Homicide investigation underway after body found in brush
NEAR EDINBURG — Sheriff’s officials are asking for the public’s help after a man was found dead inside his vehicle early Tuesday morning, according...
Mission residents address mayor’s controversial border wall comments
MISSION — Residents gathered into city hall Monday to address Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas’ controversial remarks seemingly supporting of a border wall.Salinas was quoted...
Salinas finishes 16 years on McAllen City Commission
McALLEN — After 16 years on the city commission, District 3 Commissioner Hilda Salinas finished her final commission meeting Monday, retiring to life as...
Mission CISD launches community-wide reading program
MISSION— In an effort to encourage literacy in children well before school age, the Mission Consolidated Independent School District and partner cities are focusing...