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Language barriers, tech glitches impacting access to new US asylum app

MATAMOROS – As the U.S. begins taking asylum cases through its new app, the government is simultaneously discovering and fixing problems.

Brownsville launches lifestle change, fitness classes

Linear Park was bustling Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. as Brownsville-area residents came out to officially start The Challenge-RGV 2023 with the official weigh-in for competitors.

COVID hospitalizations in Hidalgo County see decrease

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Hidalgo County saw a decrease this week after having jumped by more than 24% last week.

‘Forever in debt’: Late sheriff honored in naming ceremony

The Cameron County Sheriff’s Department administrative headquarters on Old Alice Road in Olmito is now officially the Sheriff Omar Lucio Administration Building in a memorial tribute to the late lawman.

Brownsville man arrested in thefts of four catalytic convertors

A man accused of burglarizing a local business and stealing four catalytic convertors has been arrested by Brownsville police.

Historic Catholic school Incarnate Word Academy closes its doors after 175 years

The Incarnate Word Academy, one of the oldest educational institutions in the Rio Grande Valley, announced they will close at the end of the year.

Mr. Amigo visit to coincide with U.N. International Day of Friendship

In what it called a strategic move, the Mr. Amigo Association has decided to go back to its roots and host the Mr. Amigo visit and events separate from Charro Days festivities.

Migrant shot and injured by National Guard soldier patrolling border

A Texas National Guard soldier patrolling the Texas-Mexico border shot a migrant Sunday morning just west of McAllen, according to an internal Texas Military...

Hidalgo’s Ordoñez flashes finishing ability, Falcons, Pirates play to draw

HIDALGO — Hidalgo’s Gabriel Ordoñez made a name for himself as one of the Valley’s top defenders last season. The then-junior anchored a Pirates...

Big Reveal: IWA unveils poster, China Poblana, Charro

Incarnate Word Academy on Thursday unveiled the promotional poster and announced the China Poblana and Charro for this year’s 69th performance of A Little Bit of Mexico, a prelude to Charro Days 2023 and an important fundraiser for Incarnate Word Academy.