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Police investigating major crash in Edinburg on Easter Sunday

The Edinburg Police Department is seeking information regarding a crash that occurred on Easter Sunday after they found a couple with major injuries, according to a press release from the city of Edinburg.

Edinburg UPS employee sentenced to prison for shipping cocaine

An Edinburg man has been sentenced to prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute over 11 pounds of cocaine while taking advantage of his position at UPS, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas.

High-ranking Gulf Cartel member pleads guilty in 2012 drug trafficking case

Federal prosecutors had to wait more than a decade, but a high-ranking Gulf Cartel member accused of smuggling nearly seven tons of marijuana has pleaded guilty.

TSTC’s Nursing program observes Medication Safety Week

HARLINGEN — Nurses have an important role of explaining and giving medication to improve the health of their patients.

Former Palmview High School special ed teacher admits to sexually coercing over 50 children

A former Palmview High School special education teacher pleaded guilty Friday to the coercion and enticement of a minor.

McAllen man admits to using Instagram to sexually coerce children

A 23-year-old McAllen man pleaded guilty Friday to using Instagram to sexually coerce and entice a minor.

Montalvo’s love for aviation leads to hands-on at TSTC

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College student Olivia Montalvo is a person who enjoys keeping herself busy. When she is not practicing martial arts, she is working on airplane engines in the Aircraft Powerplant Technology program at TSTC’s Harlingen location.

Maldonado finds renewable energy education a right fit

HARLINGEN — It is never too late to consider college.

Weight-loss success stories on display at South Texas Health System fashion show

Each year, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet, per the Boston Medical Center, and they spend about $33 billion annually on weight loss products.