Hidalgo County temporarily shuts down 17 restaurants in Peñitas
Seventeen restaurants in Peñitas have been temporarily closed due to water issues as a result of a boil notice from their provider, the Agua Special Utility District.
Jurassic RGV: Dinosaurs entertain Harlingen school children
HARLINGEN — The T. rexes with their scaly reptilian skin snapped and snarled at the children who laughed and squealed with delight.
Photo Gallery: Jurassic RGV’s dinosaurs entertain Harlingen CISD students
HARLINGEN — Jurassic RGV provided students from the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Special Education Extended School Year an interactive and educational experience.
Smoke Crafters brisket enchiladas are a truly Tex-Mex experience
MISSION — Good dining experiences can create unforgettable experiences in the same way a bad experience can ruin a day — it’s in the way that the quality of the food and the service wields a transformative effect on our minds and moods.
San Benito proposing to cap water rates
SAN BENITO — The new city commission is launching a series of workshops, planning to draft a budget aimed at capping proposed hikes in some of the Rio Grande Valley’s highest water rates while speeding up street repairs and boosting low employee wages.
Cameron County Sheriff’s Office blames jail overcrowding on low pay
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is blaming under staffing due to low pay for two notices of non-compliance it received from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards for the Carrizalez-Rucker Detention Center in Olmito.
US Rep. Gonzalez announces $4.7M for Brownsville hybrid electric bus fleet
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Brownsville a $4.7 million grant to buy hybrid electric buses.
Brownsville man pleads guilty to healthcare fraud
A 50-year-old Brownsville man is facing 10 years in federal prison after he continued to practice medicine despite having his license suspended in 2021, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Texas.
McAllen to close portion of Main Street for infrastructure construction Friday
McAllen commuters may experience slower drive times Friday due to infrastructure construction near the intersection of Main Street and Redbud Avenue.
Photo Gallery: Families flocking to Pirate’s Cove in Edinburg to cool off
Water splashing in children's faces as the boys and girls giggle and chase each other while their parents laugh and keep a watchful eye — it's summer in the Rio Grande Valley, and people who are just looking for a way to beat the heat soaked up these vibes at the new Pirate's Cove splash park in Edinburg on Monday.
