Parents charged with death of infant
Days after their 3-month-old child was taken off life support, two parents were arrested Monday in connection with the child’s death.Police arrested Beverly Garcia,...
STC student arrested after threatening social media post
McALLEN — A South Texas College student who admitted to have made a threat to “shoot up the school” was arrested Tuesday by campus...
Severe Census undercounts feared
To intimidate and instill fear — these are the purposes local advocates and officials say are behind the inclusion of a citizenship question on...
Hidalgo County hires courthouse builder
EDINBURG — A recent proposal to change the courthouse location appears to have garnered little interest from those on the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court...
Slow Cookin’ with Pete: Garlic mashed potatoes for Easter dinner
Owning a slow cooker has allowed me to try new things. Before my slow cooker, I would have never attempted to make mashed potatoes....
EDITORIAL: Sadly, McAllen once again listed among ‘fattest’ cities in US
Despite efforts from many healthcare professionals, school districts, higher education institutions, and lawmakers to improve health and fitness in the Rio Grande Valley, sadly...
Have you been tested? $6.5 million grant will help fight hepatitis C in the...
HARLINGEN — Valleyites are at a significantly greater risk for hepatitis C infection than people in other parts of the United States.No one knows...
McAllen chef hosts dinner at prestigious New York City eatery
As customers file into the recently opened McAllen restaurant, Rock Ur Belly Speed Shop & Grub, a regular sits in her familiar seat —...
LETTERS: On gun control, disabled firefighter and ‘toxic pollution’ in Louisiana
Gun control in AmericaThere will be few statistics in this letter. There will be no mention of individual political parties or their motives, smoke,...
Donna closer to southbound commercial traffic at international bridge
The path to commercial traffic eventually crossing at the Donna-Rio Bravo International Bridge cleared another hurdle in February.U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin...