By the numbers: Increases, decreases reported in migrant apprehensions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released its monthly operations report for December 2021 and figures indicate while there was a decrease in the...
Edinburg holds first meeting of public health task force
As questions about the omicron variant persist nearly as much as the coronavirus has, the city of Edinburg held the first meeting of its...
Willacy vaccine, testing sites opening; COVID-19 cases reach highest level in six months
RAYMONDVILLE — As Willacy County’s COVID-19 cases soar to their highest levels in about six months, vaccination sites are opening up to help boost...
Port Mansfield smuggling suspect claimed he was trying to disrupt other smugglers
Federal authorities say a man caught on the Padre Island National Seashore told Border Patrol agents he was trying to disrupt a smuggling attempt...
Merriment in Mission: Parade of Oranges brings jollity to 90th annual citrus festivities
MISSION — Texas Citrus Fiesta activities crescendoed Saturday with the annual Parade of Oranges in Mission, topping off with fanfare the city’s 90th anniversary...
Weslaco man killed in crash while trying to avoid traffic stop, DPS says
Authorities say a 29-year-old Weslaco man died early Saturday after attempting to “evade police,” the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news...
Pharr mayor touts natatorium, citywide internet in annual address
Citywide Wi-Fi access, a new and heavily touted natatorium, COVID response efforts and the launch of emergency medical services were among the 2021 highlights...
Winter Texan Day at Gladys Porter Zoo scheduled for Wednesday
Attention Winter Texans, Gladys Porter Zoo will have its annual Winter Texan Discount Day next week where your zoo entrance will be reduced to...
Roma ISD approves COVID-19 booster stipend
The Roma Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a $350 for teachers who receive their COVID-19 vaccine, the district announced Thursday.
The stipend is...
Common to testify as UTRGV’s distinguished speaker in Edinburg
Acclaimed rapper and actor Common will be taking the stage Tuesday for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
Following a visit...
