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TSTC Nursing students awarded scholarships by DHR Health

HARLINGEN — Through a new partnership, representatives of Texas State Technical College’s Nursing program in Harlingen and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) Health recently...

Leaning on faith: New pro-life pregnancy center hopes to fill need amid abortion ban

MISSION — After the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, one nonprofit group decided to push up their opening date, believing their services would be needed more than ever. But their services won’t focus on reproductive health or abortion resources. Instead it will try to convince women to not seek an abortion elsewhere and navigate their unplanned pregnancy.

Hinojosa reelected Texas Democratic Party chair

DALLAS — Gilberto Hinojosa was reelected as chair of the Texas Democratic Party, beating out challengers who argued the party needed a change in leadership.

Man dies in stabbing near Datepalm Avenue in McAllen

McAllen police are investigating a stabbing death that occurred on Datepalm Avenue on Saturday.

Active shooter conference stresses awareness

HARLINGEN — Hiding under a table with your eyes closed doesn’t cut it anymore.

Photo Gallery: Don-Wes Flea Market fire

Images show firefighters from throughout the Hidalgo County area fighting a large fire that consumed a significant portion of the Don-Wes Flea Market in...

‘He worked and worked’: Medal of Freedom one of many examples of San Juan...

You could measure the labors and successes that led to President Joe Biden draping the Presidential Medal of Freedom around civil rights leader Raúl Yzaguirre’s neck on July 7 in a number of ways.

CDC raises COVID risk level for Rio Grande Valley

The entire Rio Grande Valley is now at a high risk of COVID-19 transmission as hospitalizations continue to rise.

Brownsville runners celebrate ‘Christmas in July’

Runner John Cuvillier stands beside the running path, sweat dripping down his face, to cheer on his fellow runners Saturday morning at the 2nd annual “Christmas in July” run for the Brownsville Fire Department at the Brownsville Events Center.

Welcomed relief: Health fair offers backpacks, school supplies, vaccinations in Alamo

ALAMO — Rio Grande Valley officials are continuing to provide relief to local residents facing a rising cost of living due to inflation, this time in Alamo where the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department distributed backpacks, school supplies and vaccinations Saturday.