Texas governor signs bill that lets police arrest migrants who enter the US illegally
BROWNSVILLE (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday approved sweeping new powers that allow police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the U.S. border and give local judges authority to order them to leave the country, testing the limits of how far a state can go to enforce immigration laws.
Toros cease soccer and business operations
EDINBURG — Rio Grande Valley FC announced today to cease all soccer and business operations effective immediately. Golden Grape Entertainment and the United Soccer League end business relations after eight years.
Edinburg family’s tamales tradition full of chaos, craziness, and quality time
There is indisputable evidence indicating that tamales are the glue that brings families together during the holidays. One only has to look around at Christmastime. There’s a dozen everywhere you look, and people you love (we hope) gathered around.
Photo Gallery: Edinburg family’s tamales tradition full of chaos, craziness, and quality time
EDINBURG — For Josefina Segovia and her daughter Letty Segovia Luna, 63, both of Edinburg, making tamales for Christmas has become a tradition that’s been passed down from mother to daughter from generation to generation.
Environmentalists target USFW with lawsuit over SpaceX launch at Boca Chica Beach
The Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have been hit with new claims related to SpaceX’s April 20 Starship orbital launch attempt from Boca Chica.
Airport exec tapped to run McAllen’s new International Relations Department
In efforts to reinforce its ties to Latin America, the city of McAllen has created a new department and has appointed the international business manager at the McAllen International Airport as its leader.
Man gets 40 years for Mercedes teen’s daylight fatal stabbing
The brother of the 37-year-old Mercedes man who was sentenced to 85 years in prison for stabbing and killing a 16-year-old teen in 2020 pleaded guilty to murder Monday morning and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Toddler flown to San Antonio after being hit in Harlingen parking lot
A toddler is in intensive care after being hit in the parking lot of a Harlingen business.
Trail ride brings Christmas toy drive to Sebastian
SEBASTIAN — The horses move with that vitality that only a cool morning with flawless sunshine can create.
Photo Gallery: Brownsville parishioners celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Brownsville celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tuesday morning.