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Conquering the road: UPS driver celebrates 49 years behind the wheel

As a package delivery driver, Pablo Sanchez, 70, says he’s navigated through various situations when it comes to safe driving. He’s experienced being on the...

Texas House, Senate strike compromise on bill legalizing permitless carry of handguns

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune The Texas House and Senate have reached a compromise on a bill to allow the permitless carrying of handguns,...

Students receiving free or reduced lunches may be eligible for $1,200 in food aid

By Neelam Bohra | The Texas Tribune Texas families who relied on the Pandemic EBT card, which previously provided a one-time benefit of $285 for...

Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico may develop later today

A disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico may develop into a tropical depression or tropical storm Friday. The National Hurricane Center says satellite images suggests...

38 new COVID-19 cases reported in Cameron County

The Cameron County Public Health Department reported an additional 38 COVID-19 cases, raising the total number of cases in the county to 41,004, according...

COMMENTARY: Pandemic fed substance abuse

By Eduardo Salinas, Special to MyRGV.com Many restrictions that were placed following the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to loosen up and as we continue to...

Census official praises effort; Redistricting data to be issued Aug. 16

Timothy Olson, associate director for field operations for the U.S. Census Bureau, didn’t have local population numbers to share during his appearance at the...

Texas House bill could shield companies from liability after commercial vehicle crashes

By Anna Canizales, The Texas Tribune People affected by crashes causing bodily injury or death involving commercial motor vehicles would find it harder to win...

Heavy hitters power Lady Falcons to first regional semifinal

LOS FRESNOS — A high school softball is 12 inches in circumference, but it looks more like the size of a beach ball for...

Chargers’ Betancourt, Hinojosa sign with OLLU baseball

Brandon Betancourt and Javier Hinojosa have been playing baseball together for almost one decade. From youth ball to summer travel teams to helping the Brownsville...