Hidalgo man dies in early morning crash in McAllen; passenger hospitalized
A 21-year-old Hidalgo man died early Wednesday morning after crashing his vehicle into a cinder block wall, another vehicle and a utility pole, according to Lt. Joel Morales, the public information officer for the McAllen Police Department.
Officials move to dismiss lawsuit filed by woman wrongfully charged with murder
Starr County, District Attorney Gocha A. Ramirez and Assistant District Attorney Alexandria Lynn Barrera have filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit against them filed by attorneys representing Lizelle Gonzalez.
First real heat wave to hit Valley bringing dangerous temps
The Rio Grande Valley is in for dangerously hot temperatures this week through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV station.
Hidalgo County voters elect first appraisal district representatives
For the first time since their inception in 1981, voters in large counties across Texas have selected who they want to represent them on their appraisal district boards of directors.
San Benito sweeps in new school board; winners put up united front
San Benito’s new school board is putting up a united front after voters swept in a slate of candidates in landslide victories.
Hidalgo County school districts see new faces on boards; voters reject props
The May 4 elections saw multiple changes to school boards and all propositions failing to pass for two school districts.
Mission voters overhaul city charter for first time since 1987
Changes will soon be implemented in how the city of Mission conducts elections, keeps track of its financial health and more after voters approved a bevy of changes to the city charter during the city’s charter amendment election on Saturday.
House Democrats don’t call for Cuellar resignation after indictment
WASHINGTON — Key House Democrats have shown no signs of urging Rep. Henry Cuellar to resign after a federal indictment charged the Texas Democrat with money laundering and bribery, among other criminal counts.
Mega Burger from Yum-Yum in Mission lives up to its name
MISSION — I was tasked with writing a review of a burger, which is both easy and difficult at the same time.
Historic bout: Valley hosts South Texas Amateur Boxing Association’s biggest event
Edinburg Parks and Recreation, for the first time, hosted a Junior Olympic boxing tournament over the weekend with 478 registered boxers and more than 300 coaches and officials.
