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South Texas Democrats push for forums as Republicans fail to sign up

Democratic candidates are asking a local organization to reconsider their recent decision to scale back an all-day forum after a majority of invited Republican candidates failed to sign up for the event.

‘It’s a start’: National Weather Service rejoices over higher reservoir levels in South Texas

The National Weather Service shared photos on Friday that showed a recovering reservoir.  The pictures showed the water levels at Falcon Dam almost a month...

Over 50,000 migrants estimated to be on waitlists to enter the US

For thousands of migrants, lists are the way into the U.S. but those lists have grown to include over 55,000 names across the northern...

Boys & Girls Clubs launch program aimed at addressing educational, mental issues among youth

PHARR — The Boys & Girls Club of Pharr-San Juan received an AmeriCorps Grant that will be beneficial to multiple clubs throughout Hidalgo County in addressing mental health issues and learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Texas GOP officials take heat from parents of slain Uvalde children

The political director for Republican congressional candidate Monica De La Cruz and the Hidalgo County GOP chair fueled a Twitter war last week with the parents of two children killed in the Uvalde elementary school massacre.

Two more charged with embezzlement regarding migrant shelter

An investigation into alleged embezzlement at a nonprofit migrant children’s shelter has levied charges against two other officials.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s monarch for 70 years, dies

By DANICA KIRKA, JILL LAWLESS and SYLVIA HUI | Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability...

Edcouch man accused of attempting to bribe, threaten police

When Edcouch police pulled over a black SUV that authorities say was speeding last week, the suspect allegedly tried to bribe and then threaten police, landing him in jail on additional charges.

Brownsville native returns home to lead RGV Border Patrol sector

A Brownsville native and recent El Paso chief patrol agent will be moving back to the Valley as head of the Border Patrol sector two months after the retirement of the former chief.

Vipers name Burleson as ninth head coach

Rio Grande Valley Vipers President Rene Borrego looked across a table at the team’s new head coach, displayed a ringless thumb and said, “I want one for the thumb.”