Records show uptick in child border crossings in RGV
A debate over semantics is stewing in Washington, D.C. to describe the immigration changes along the border, including in the Rio Grande Valley, as...
EDITORIAL: Mixed masses: We’ll never be fully sure who’s had COVID-19 shot
A significant part of our population how now been vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, and with the recent authorization of a third vaccine, those...
Gladys Porter Zoo brings back 7-day schedule
Get ready, Rio Grande Valley kids. Gladys Porter Zoo announced Thursday that the zoo will be open from March 4 through April 4, seven...
Businesses to decide face mask use, some worry they’ll lose customers either way
As small-business owners and managers across Texas went to work Wednesday morning, they faced yet another 2021 headache: deal with losing business from customers...
6 men found dead in cartel-type vests near Reynosa
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — Authorities in Tamaulipas said Wednesday that six men wearing vests with the initials of a notorious drug cartel have...
ERCOT CEO fired after deadly February blackouts
AUSTIN — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas fired its embattled CEO late Wednesday on the same day a congressional oversight panel launched an...
McAllen mayoral candidates face off in first debate
The five candidates running to be the next mayor of McAllen took the virtual stage Wednesday for the first debate in the lead up...
Edinburg’s Coronado signs to play college football at Trinity
EDINBURG — One year ago, Edinburg High’s Frank Coronado was not sure if he would ever get the opportunity to take the football field...
Valley congressman advocates for reopening border
While speaking with reporters about his support for President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar took issue...
USDA issues disaster designation for Valley ag producers
Agriculture producers in the Rio Grande Valley can now receive federal assistance for losses suffered during last month’s winter storm, Gov. Greg Abbott announced...
