EDITORIAL: A comprehensive special education strategy for Texas
Last Thursday’s visit by Gov. Greg Abbott to the Rio Grande Valley to view the Texas National Guard troops who were recently dispatched here,...
Sneak peek offers glimpse of Bert Ogden Arena amenities
EDINBURG — Dozens of people put a hard hat on and got an exclusive sneak peek Wednesday of the new Bert Ogden Arena, which...
2 dead in hours-long standoff in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — A standoff that started Tuesday night and went on for hours ended Wednesday morning with two people dead.Police were first notified by...
No quorum again in La Villa
LA VILLA — The board of aldermen here couldn’t meet Wednesday to again discuss the per diem travel rate for themselves and city employees...
Edinburg schools’ drum line, wind band to compete at international competition
EDINBURG — Band students from two Edinburg school district high schools are preparing to take the stage this weekend at an international competition with...
Portland Timbers 2 surges past RGV FC Toros
Portland Timbers 2 scored three goals in a stretch of 12 minutes during Wednesday’s second half en route to a 3-2 win over the...
2 dead in hours-long standoff at home in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — A standoff that started Tuesday night and went on for hours ended with two people dead.Police were first notified with a phone...
‘Romeo and Lupe:’ Pharr theater debuts Shakespearean adaptation written by, starring local talent
PHARR — While studying the history of the Rio Grande Valley to write an adaptation to a Shakespearean play, Seres Jaime Magaña racked up...
Progreso boys soccer falls to Palestine in 4A state semifinals
GEORGETOWN — Progreso didn’t look overmatched against undefeated Palestine as the teams clashed at the UIL Class 4A state tournament for the second time...
Date pending on new trial in Edinburg murder case
EDINBURG — Nearly three weeks after a jury could not reach a unanimous decision on whether to convict Victor Lee Alfaro of murder, attorneys...
