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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...

Former tent-city prison under repair

RAYMONDVILLE — More than two years after it closed, the former tent-city prison is undergoing a makeover.RAYMONDVILLE — More than two years after it...

McAllen ISD board candidates file final campaign reports

McALLEN — The seven candidates for the McAllen Independent School District board of trustees have turned in their final campaign reports showing some decrease...