La Villa aldermen no-show at meeting following per diem vote
LA VILLA — Aldermen were a no-show at the regularly scheduled board meeting Wednesday — a week following a contentious move to raise the...
Tejano Music Hall of Fame Awards on Sunday
BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis Sunday is the first Tejano Music Hall of Fame Awards.After months of planning, the event is taking place at the Outta...
COMMENTARY: It’s oral cancer prevention week
BY LORENA SAENZ GONZALEZThe importance of dental care goes beyond cavities — it’s also about cancer prevention. This week is National Oral, Head, and...
Hidalgo mayor touts arena upgrades in state of the city address
HIDALGO — The mayor here touted planned upgrades to the city-owned State Farm Arena and announced a $116 million investment coming to Hidalgo during...
COMMENTARY: Memorable harmonies to note in the RGV
BY LOUISE BUTLER“Carmina Burana” is an intense piece of music. It is both sensuous and sensual. On April 6, the Valley Symphony Orchestra and...
Starr County adopts changes to property use policy
Starr County officials have approved changes to a policy regulating how county-owned property can be used.Revisions to the county’s building and property use policy...
La Grulla brothers sentenced in deadly smuggling case
McALLEN — Brothers from La Grulla were handed stiff sentences Monday in connection with a human smuggling attempt that left one undocumented immigrant dead.Daniel...
Valley residents voice concerns over TEA’s special education plan
EDINBURG — With eight registered speakers, about 30 attendees and room left for dozens more, the Texas Education Agency conducted a short public hearing...
Now boarding the ‘Tin Goose:’ 1929 Ford model plane air tours available in Weslaco
WESLACO — From Oshkosh, Wisconsin, one of the eight Ford Tri-Motors remaining in flight-worthy condition has made its way to the Weslaco Mid-Valley Airport...
Governor: Securing border ‘top priority’
WESLACO — Gov. Greg Abbott met with Texas National Guard troops here Thursday afternoon, a week after President Donald Trump urged their presence on...