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Edinburg school district latest to partner with UTRGV for collegiate high school

EDINBURG — In the same historic building where Edinburg College commenced in 1927, pen was put to paper Wednesday for the future of education in Edinburg and the ​​University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Alleged drunken driver collides with train in Pharr

Pharr police said a man who was allegedly driving drunk collided with a train overnight Wednesday. Orlando Ozuna, 35, was driving a BMW sedan just...

Valley’s first responders stress interagency support amid grass fires, pandemic

McALLEN — The COVID-19 pandemic and recent grass fires sparked by dry conditions in the Rio Grande Valley were among the highlights of the South Texas All Hazards Conference on Wednesday at the McAllen Performing Arts Center.

Palmview H-E-B shooting suspect was inching toward termination

EDINBURG – Prosecutors on Wednesday presented evidence to the jury that a man accused of shooting four people at a Palmview H-E-B in 2016...

Pharr native appointed to weigh-in on state law enforcement policies

A local hospital official from Pharr has been appointed to a state commission that regulates law enforcement agencies. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he...

Valley Baptist prepares to observe National Doctors’ Day

Valley Baptist Health System plans to celebrate National Doctors’ Day by paying tribute to its physicians for their service, skill and compassion.

PVAS hosting vaccination, chipping event

March is National Pet Vaccination Month. To encourage pet parents in the community to protect the health and security of their animals, Palm Valley...

Authorities to use drone to search for baby, not ruling out coyotes, tide

Cameron County authorities plan to use a drone this afternoon to search for a newborn baby believed to be dead. The baby’s mother told authorities...

Mayor Chris Boswell: Harlingen’s finances stand strong

HARLINGEN — Mayor Chris Boswell on Friday delivered his annual State of the City address to a sold-out crowd, describing the city’s economy as strong,...

Prison deadline looms

RAYMONDVILLE — The clock is ticking toward Willacy County’s deadline to present the U.S. Marshals Service with its request to take over operations of a county-owned 580-bed federal prison as part of a move to save about 200 jobs.