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Ex-McAllen cop pleads not guilty to federal charges in car seizure case

McALLEN — A former police officer here pleaded not guilty to five federal charges he is facing related to the seizure of a San...

Police believe girl’s death at birthday party is accidental drowning

The death of a 9-year-old girl found unresponsive in an inflatable pool during the weekend is believed to be an accidental drowning, Brownsville police...

Rangers arrest 3 in Edinburg illegal voting case; mayor denies wrongdoing

EDINBURG — The mayor here is asking authorities to take a closer look at possible voter fraud committed in past elections after Texas Rangers...

EDITORIAL: McAllen ISD working to produce a healthier next generation

After our region was repeatedly named the “most obese” community in America several years in a row, our local leaders made a concerted effort...

Edinburg Vela focused, ready to fight heading into fourth round

EDINBURG — Here they are, the Valley’s last baseball team standing: the Edinburg Vela SaberCats.Only six years ago, the program was in its infancy,...

Local emergency management partners gather to prepare for hurricane season

MERCEDES — Dick and Joan Volkmann were sitting in the front row taking notes.They were taking in the details at the National Weather Service’s...

Man accused of smuggling grenade launcher in federal custody

McALLEN — A man attempting to smuggle a grenade launcher into Mexico made his initial appearance in federal court Tuesday.Miguel Angel Gutierrez stood before...

Chirchir finding early success after difficult road to UTRGV track and field program

EDINBURG — After graduating from high school in his hometown of Eldoret, Kenya, in 2014, Abraham Chirchir spent more than two years training in...

LETTERS: On stricter gun laws, going meatless on Memorial Day and Monitor movie reviews

Stricter U.S. gun lawsWhen will the proponents who are in favor of the general population owning and maintaining weapons of mass destruction, see the...

After strong state showings, Valley athletes vie for Golfer of the Year at All-Valley...

There are six nominees up for the Boys and Girls Golfer of the Year at this year's All-Valley Sports Award Banquet.Valley golfers came through...