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‘We are not ready’: Reynosa migrant shelter stalls ahead of shifting immigration policies

Pressure is mounting in Reynosa as the U.S. prepares to change immigration policies at the border that could draw thousands to the region. Simultaneously, a shelter meant to replace the migrant encampment in the city faces significant construction delays as rumors attempt to displace them before its completion.

Weslaco immigration attorney sentence to 2.5 years in federal prison

A Weslaco immigration attorney was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to bribery. Roel Alanis, 41, pleaded guilty last April...

McAllen trustees approve $26M UTRGV partnership for collegiate school

The McAllen school board approved a memorandum of understanding Monday on a $26 million partnership with UTRGV and the city of McAllen designed to give local high school students a jump start on their collegiate career.

Hospitalizations fall below 60 in Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County health officials reported 341 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death due to the virus Tuesday, in addition to hospitalization numbers that continue to show a steady decline that’s now dropped below 60.

Psychiatrist says H-E-B shooting suspect suffers from schizophrenia

EDINBURG — A forensic psychiatrist testified Tuesday that voices guided a 31-year-old Mission man accused of a quadruple 2016 shooting at a Palmview H-E-B and interfered with his understanding of right and wrong.

Deputies: Woman who killed boyfriend with car thought he was cheating

Authorities say the 21-year-old woman who was accused of striking and killing her boyfriend did it because she believed he was cheating on her.

18-year-old killed in single-vehicle rollover 

NEAR SAN CARLOS — Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed an 18-year-old driver.  Troopers said in a news...

Alton residents evacuated as grassfire rages 

Alton Assistant City Manager Jonathan Flores said a brush fire near Bryan Road and 5 Mile Line is 90% contained.  Residents in the area who...

McAllen woman arrested after dogs severely injure man

A McAllen woman was arrested Friday after her three dogs allegedly attacked an elderly man, leaving him severely injured and hospitalized.

$2M in bonds set for Alton intoxication manslaughter suspect

The man behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash in Alton on March 11 now faces multiple charges tied to the deaths of a young man and woman.