Mission man arrested for starving dog tied to short chain for two weeks
A 71-year-old Mission man was arrested Tuesday after a neighbor tipped off police regarding his dog who was tied to a tree “with a chain with very little slack, no food, water or proper shelter,” according to a probable cause affidavit.
April’s total solar eclipse is a month away. Here’s why it’s worth the watch...
The sun is about to pull another disappearing act across North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse.
Dead body found in rural Alamo believed to be missing woman
A dead body discovered on Sunday in rural Alamo has been “tentatively” determined to be a woman who had been reported missing since February, according to a Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office news release.
Edinburg offering amnesty on traffic warrants through spring
The Edinburg Municipal Court is offering residents the opportunity to settle any outstanding fines or fees through its annual amnesty program.
TxDOT seeking public input on proposal to widen Jackson Road in McAllen
McALLEN — Highway officials are looking for public input on a plan to widen one of the most congested portions of Jackson Road where it traverses underneath Interstate 2 as it bisects Pharr and McAllen.
Listen when they suggest McAllen’s Wa Gabose
McALLEN — I am usually not open to suggestions when it comes to these food reviews (just ask my editors), unless my girlfriend suggests that I take suggestions, in which case I will.
San Benito moving City Hall to the people at Kennedy Park
City Hall’s moving to the people.
Harlingen mulls proposed 50% water rate hike
A Harlingen WaterWorks System consulting firm is proposing boosting water rates about 50% during a five-year period to help fund a $130 million sewer overhaul.
‘A comeback kid’: Harlingen teen and his goat show ribbons don’t tell whole story
MERCEDES — We champion the blue ribbons and the animals who win them, and the students are all smiles and eyes bright.
Photo Gallery: Judging of goats during RGV Livestock Show
MERCEDES — Students brought their goats before the judges during the 85th annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo. Applause rushed from the bleachers as students received their blue ribbons and their red ribbons and their pink ribbons for their goats.