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Over 4,500 ballots cast Tuesday in Hidalgo, Cameron counties

Hidalgo and Cameron County combined for over 4,500 ballots cast on Tuesday, the eighth day of early voting.

Hidalgo’s Rock & Roll Sushi a hidden gem of an experience, perfect for Lent

Rock & Roll Sushi in Hidalgo is a small restaurant that offers good sushi at great prices. It’s an exciting spot for those observing Lent, or wanting to try something new in the Rio Grande Valley with a beautiful area surrounding it.

FAA demands 17 ‘corrective actions’ from SpaceX in Starship mishap investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Monday that it has closed a SpaceX-led mishap investigation into the Nov. 18 Starship-Super Heavy orbital flight attempt from Boca Chica.

‘No hesitation’: Gruesome autopsy testimony begins Richard Ford’s murder trial

EDINBURG — State prosecutors didn’t waste any time Tuesday morning as they presented jurors with autopsy photos on the first day of trial against Richard Ford, the 44-year-old McAllen man accused of kidnapping and killing his ex-wife, Melissa Banda, in August 2020.

Mission city attorney resigns after one year on the job

MISSION — The city attorney here has resigned after a little more than a year on the job.

Water rates might jump 50% in Harlingen

HARLINGEN — Utility customers’ water rates might jump about 50% during the next five years to help fund a $130 million sewer system overhaul.

McAllen ISD cuts black box theaters contract due to budget deficit

McALLEN — The McAllen school board voted to terminate the contract regarding black box theaters for its high schools and to not proceed with the project due to budget constraints at a meeting Monday night.

RGV early voting turnout behind 2020 presidential primary

Hidalgo and Cameron counties combined for over 4,500 ballots on the seventh day of early voting to begin its second week for the 2024 primary elections, but remain behind the last presidential primary’s turnout.

McAllen police officer arrested in Dallas over domestic dispute

Dallas law enforcement authorities arrested a McAllen police officer on Saturday in a domestic dispute with family, McAllen police said in a new release Tuesday.