Willacy County man sentenced to life without parole for kidnapping, murder
A judge on Monday sentenced a 39-year-old Willacy County man to life without parole for a fatal robbery and kidnapping in 2021.
Search suspended for man last seen swimming near Boca Chica Beach
The search for a man who was last seen swimming near Boca Chica Beach was called off Sunday evening, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a Monday news release.
TSTC’s Professional Driving Academy updates training to meet new federal mandate
HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s Professional Driving Academy recently updated its four-week, 160-hour commercial driver’s license (CDL) training in accordance with the newest federal mandate that took effect in spring 2024 to meet compliance as an accredited program for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Entry-Level Driver Training.
Driver hospitalized after Edinburg crash
The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred late Sunday morning.
Student finds niche in TSTC’s Welding Technology program
HARLINGEN — After studying dental assisting at an area college for several months, Kendraly Gomez realized that it was not a good fit for her.
Figurative art abounds: IMAS member’s juried show features works by new, established artists Valleywide
A variety of artistic approaches successfully come together in the 4th Annual Members Juried Art Show at the International Museum of Art & Science.
You’re never too old for a scavenger hunt: Documenting pollinator activity helps Texans
Daily challenges are a fun part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Texas Pollinator BioBlitz 2024. A citizen scientist opportunity, individuals of all ages are encouraged to observe and photograph pollinators and nectar-producing plants and upload their observations to a database.
Tiny, powerful microgreens
Microgreens may seem like the latest food fad, especially if you have recently discovered these tiny vegetable plants. There is evidence, however, that microgreens were grown by the Romans and Greeks, and they have been utilized for thousands of years.
Man caught with 1 million fentanyl pills at McAllen warehouse pleads guilty
A 38-year-old man has admitted to attempting to smuggle 1.4 million fentanyl pills weighing approximately 337 pounds hidden in a tractor-trailer carrying 24 pallets of limes.
Brownsville man convicted of fatally shooting neighbor
A jury on Friday sentenced a 49-year-old Brownsville man to 40 years in prison for fatally gunning down his neighbor following a dispute.