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Arctic air blasts Valley; Coldest front so far this winter

Rio Grande Valley residents awoke Friday morning to “feels like” temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees. An arctic blast of cold air from Canada made...

Alarming climb in COVID-19 cases expected over next 2 weeks

As cases of the omicron variant continue to spread, state health officials expect cases to continue to rise for the next couple of weeks...

Photo Gallery: Family, friends, law enforcement pay respects to former Cameron County sheriff

HARLINGEN — Family, friends and law enforcement officers gathered Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church to pay their respects to Omar Lucio. The much-revered long-time...

Final farewell: Family, friends, law enforcement pay respects to former Cameron County sheriff

HARLINGEN — Omar Lucio was considered by many a local law enforcement legend. But he was more than that. He was a sheriff, a police chief,...

‘Feels like’ temperatures in 20s, 30s possible

Get out the gloves, scarves, beanies and heavy coats because some very cold air is arriving in the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday and...

TxDOT treating RGV roads for icy conditions in case of severe weather

The possibility of severe weather this week has prompted state transportation officials to take precautions, beginning with treating roadways such as bridges and overpasses...

Strong cold front on the way to RGV, ‘feels like’ temperatures in the 30s

There’s definitely going to be a winter chill in the Rio Grande Valley beginning on Thursday as the area is about to experience a...

Former Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio dies

Former Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio has died. Lucio passed away early Monday at a local hospital and his body has been transported to Trinity...

Texas gas prices lowest in U.S. at $2.933 per gallon

The good news is that gas prices in Texas are the lowest in the United States. The bad news is that’s 81 cents per gallon...

Isla Blanca park has plans for new entry booths

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Four years after a reckless driver smashed them to pieces, county officials have announced two new toll booths and a...