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Arctic blast to bring Valley’s coldest temps of the season

Meteorologists with the National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station say they are monitoring two “significant weather systems” over the coming week that will present multiple hazards to Rio Grande Valley residents in the form of high winds and very cold temperatures.

Witness describes second shooting in Edinburg man’s trial over trooper’s killing

Jurors in the trial for the Edinburg man accused of killing Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises Sanchez in 2019 heard testimony Wednesday morning from a Texas Ranger who helped in the manhunt for the defendant.

Bipartisan bill pushed to help border farmers with repairs from ‘irregular migration’

U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Brownsville, is introducing a bill aimed at helping farmers along the Mexican border.

Jubilee official in Brownsville named Educator of the Year

In a surprise recognition ceremony on Tuesday, Yesenia Gonzalez, the 21st Century district director for Jubilee Leadership Academies, was named the Arly Impact/BellXcel Educator of the Year.

Hidalgo kicks off district play with dominant win against Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA — Winning a state title brings new pressure. The Hidalgo Pirates have found that out early this season, with every team wanting a...

DPS Trooper Moises Sanchez’s widow takes the stand in suspect’s trial

Just days after their wedding anniversary, Yvonne Sanchez, the widow of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Moises Sanchez, took the stand and testified Tuesday afternoon in the trial of her husband’s accused killer, Victor Godinez.

‘Hold on, Sanchez’: Body cam footage shows life-saving attempts for trooper

EDINBURG — Body camera footage played for jurors Tuesday showed the frantic moments following state trooper Moises Sanchez’s shooting, moments marked by life-saving efforts from colleagues who told him to “hold on.”

Brownsville’s animal shelter saves furry lives as it slashes kill rate

The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center in Olmito has seen a dramatic increase in the number of dogs and cats spared from euthanasia over the last year.

Ringo Starr slated to perform for the first time in the Valley

A member of The Beatles will for the first time in local history be performing in the Rio Grande Valley come June 8 when Ringo Starr will be hitting the stage at the Payne Arena in Hidalgo for what promoters are promising will be an unforgettable show.

Brownsville ISD plans town hall meetings in superintendent search

The Brownsville Independent School District will hold a series of three community town hall meetings this week and next to guide its search for a new superintendent of schools.