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Seeking public’s help, DPS releases footage of deadly San Carlos hit-and-run

A man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in San Carlos early Saturday morning, launching a law enforcement investigation and a request for the public's help identifying the person responsible.

Noble Texas Builders visits TSTC for employer spotlight

HARLINGEN — Some Texas State Technical College Building Construction Technology students recently listened to a presentation about potential job opportunities that they might pursue after graduation.

As water scarcity pummels Valley agriculture, cities will begin to feel the pinch

McALLEN — Medium range weather models from the National Weather Service in Brownsville indicate that the Rio Grande Valley will again experience a hot and dry spring this year, further exacerbating historic low water levels at the two international reservoirs that supply the region.

Brownsville’s W.F. Strong appointed to Texas State Historical Association board

Doors just keep opening for W.F. Strong, Brownsville resident, Falfurrias native, author and gravelly voiced narrator of the National Public Radio program "Stories From Texas."

Pink Mamba mentality: McAllen all-girl robotics team advocates for women in STEM

The Pink Mambas, an all-girls robotics team from McAllen’s James Nikki Rowe High School, takes their mamba mentality and passion for STEM to encourage other girls to break stereotypes and follow their dreams no matter the obstacles.

McAllen hosting human trafficking exhibit through April

The U.S. Department of State has reported that there are about 27.6 million human trafficking victims worldwide "at any given time" who vary in age, race, ethnicity and gender.

CBP finds 6 spider monkeys in purse, backpack at Brownsville bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Wednesday arrested a 26-year-old woman at the Veterans International Bridge in Brownsville who had six spider monkeys hidden inside her purse and a backpack, according to a criminal complaint and a news release.

101 pounds of meth seized at Hidalgo International Bridge

A man from the United States was arrested on Wednesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge discovered over 100 pounds of methamphetamine inside his vehicle as he attempted to enter the country.

Progreso mayor stored, packaged drugs at middle school he worked at, feds say

Federal prosecutors allege that Progreso’s mayor stored and packaged drugs at the middle school he worked at and went into hiding after his brother was arrested last year for drug trafficking.

IMAS, McAllen partner for free World Water Day event Saturday

McAllen Public Utility and the International Museum of Art & Science invite the community to celebrate World Water Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at IMAS, 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen.