US paves way for resumption of Mexico avocado exports
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. Embassy announced Friday that Washington is lifting a ban on inspections of Mexican avocados, freeing the way for exports...
13 COVID-19 deaths reported in RGV as hospitalizations drop
Another 13 people died due to COVID-19 across the Rio Grande Valley Thursday while COVID hospitalizations continue to decline, dropping more than 23% in...
U.S. Ambassador holds second meeting with Mexican border governors
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico met with Mexican border leaders Wednesday for the second time since his appointment to discuss business development, immigration and...
O’Rourke set to campaign in the Valley during early voting weekend
Beto O’Rourke is coming back to the Rio Grande Valley this weekend with early voting in full swing.
A news release from the gubernatorial candidate’s...
Driven higher: Cost of gas rising again at pumps
Gas prices in the Rio Grande Valley are on the rise and will likely continue to increase, officials said Wednesday.
AAA reports gas prices in...
Hidalgo County COVID hospitalizations continue to fall, but 12 more die
Twelve COVID-19 related deaths and 237 new cases were reported in Hidalgo County on Wednesday as hospitalizations continue to decline in the area.
Of the...
Death Row appeal continues: Lucio’s family, supporters embark on statewide tour
HARLINGEN — Family members of Melissa Lucio and their allies announced a statewide tour Wednesday to reveal what they claim is the real story...
Good prospects: As cool-season vegetables wrap up, row crops move to front
Winter crops in the Valley are coming in, and the prospects for farmers growing onions, carrots, cabbages and leafy greens are looking relatively good...
Coming crisis: IBWC, TCEQ take first look at water shortage threat
“What do we do with no water coming down the Rio Grande? What if the waters run dry and Mexico cannot deliver as they...
Elon Musk expands on vision for Starbase
SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk, presenting his Feb. 10 update on Starship development live from the company’s Boca Chica site, dubbed Starbase, said...