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Nonprofit political group seeks to limit campaign contributions in McAllen elections

McALLEN — A political advocacy group that has had success passing $15 minimum wage efforts in the cities of Edinburg and Alton now has its sights set on new goals in Hidalgo County’s largest city, McAllen.

Charro Days to parade through Brownsville for its 87th year

BROWNSVILLE — It’s Charro Days!

Brownsville says its ready to host President Biden and Charro Days at once

Charro Days is always a busy time for law enforcement, though there’s nothing like throwing in a presidential visit to make things really interesting.

Harlingen police launch homicide probe into Arroyo trail death

Harlingen police have launched a homicide investigation after finding a man’s body near Business 77 with a gunshot wound on Tuesday.

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.