SPI set to host LGBTQ+ festival with ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ stars
South Padre Island is ready to host a four-day festival known for its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
Port of Brownsville lands $1.1M grant for cargo ship analysis
A Port of Brownsville project analyzing how to make the port more accessible to bigger cargo ships has received an infusion of federal funds.
Execution scheduled for condemned Cameron County man
An execution date has been scheduled for a 46-year-old Cameron County man convicted of a brutal murder in 1998.
Melissa Lucio death penalty case headed back to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
A judge on Friday signed off on an agreed order between the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and appellate attorneys for Melissa Lucio that she did not have access to evidence that would have corroborated her story that her 2-year-old daughter died from a fall, not child abuse.
Harlingen doctor found not guilty of manslaughter
A Cameron County jury on Monday found a 43-year-old Harlingen doctor not guilty of manslaughter.
San Benito man facing multiple charges for operating private revenge porn group
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office on Monday announced the arrest of a 23-year-old San Benito man accused of running a private revenge porn group.
TSTC students prepare for competitions at upcoming SkillsUSA Texas conference
HARLINGEN — The month of April promises to be a thrilling and competitive challenge for more than 80 students from Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.
Nunez pursues better life in TSTC’s Drafting and Design program
HARLINGEN — After working in some unfulfilling jobs, Carlos Nunez sought a career that would give him a better life. So he contacted an enrollment coach at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.
Hidalgo County settles lawsuit with family of man who died after pandemic arrest
A McAllen federal judge on Friday afternoon signed off on a confidential settlement between Hidalgo County, four deputies, two nurses and the family of a 22-year-old man who died after suffering a severe neck injury over an Easter weekend 2020 arrest for allegedly violating a local COVID-19 emergency order and public intoxication.