Two years after his death, Air Force veteran buried with military honors
MISSION — A military veteran who died two years ago finally received a fitting burial Friday at the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery.With...
Queen Isabella Causeway re-opened following three-hour shutdown
The Queen Isabella Causeway has been re-opened, according to the Texas Department of Transportation, after being shut down since around noon due to a phone...
LEED-certified steel mill at Port of Brownsville would supply auto industry
The Port of Brownsville is closer than it’s ever been to finally landing a steel mill, something it’s been pursuing for decades.The Port of...
McAllen sees heaviest early voting since 2005
McALLEN — There were 5,476 early votes cast in person for this year’s municipal election, the most since the 2005 election, which saw 7,360...
Woman charged after liquid meth seized at bridge
A 23-year-old woman faces serious charges after authorities seized liquid methamphetamine from inside juice and milk cartons as she attempted to cross into the...
Governor seeks help fighting Zika; meeting to be held in Brownsville
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt have sent out letters to county judges and mayors seeking...
Man acquitted of murder charge in drug dealer’s death; conviction overturned
EDINBURG — An Edinburg man previously convicted of murder will soon be free.A jury exonerated Justin Rhys Scepanski earlier this week after they found him...
Raising Cane’s to raise funds for Rio Grande Valley Schools
Local Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers resturaunts are celebrating teachers in the Rio Grande Valley by hosting fundraisers for several different area school districts.On specific...
Funding for 10 new immigration judges in works
In an effort to cut down on a growing backlog of immigration cases, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, announced Wednesday he successfully included language...
Border Patrol rescues 18 immigrants
U.S. Border Patrol agents on Wednesday rescued 18 undocumented immigrants who were locked inside a tractor-trailer rig.U.S. Border Patrol agents on Wednesday rescued 18...