LETTERS: On ending rattlesnake roundups and death of former La Joya mayor
End rattlesnake roundupsIf the Jaycees’ mission is to “empower young active citizens to create positive change in their communities,” the organization must immediately end...
Edinburg removes majority of EDC board
EDINBURG — Council members here removed a majority of the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation board Tuesday night and quickly appointed themselves to serve on...
US Chamber recognizes Valley congressman for pro-business voting record
For the 11th time, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, according to a...
Gov’t witness in straw purchase trial admits to mistakes on documentation
McALLEN — A crucial witness in the government’s case in a straw gun purchase trial admitted to several mistakes in his own investigative paperwork...
Officials say son of former Gulf Cartel capo displayed a Cameron County DA badge
The son of a former Gulf Cartel capo who the Brownsville Police Department arrested last week at a Brownsville bar displayed a Cameron County...
Brownsville woman sentenced in meth smuggling case
McALLEN — Not milk?The second of two Brownsville residents was sentenced Monday in connection with federal drug charges for an attempt to smuggle methamphetamine...
UTRGV baseball drops showdown in Corpus Christi
EDINBURG — The UTRGV baseball team fell to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 6-5 in the South Texas Showdown on Tuesday at Chapman Field.Corpus Christi (13-8)...
Trial begins for man accused of killing girlfriend’s brother
EDINBURG — Trial began Tuesday afternoon in the case of a man accused of killing his then-girlfriend’s younger brother almost two years ago.Victor Lee...
Gonzalez inducted to New Dem Coalition
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, was one of eight legislators inducted into the New Democrat Coalition, a group of 68 Democrats focused on advancing...
State lawmakers meet in Weslaco for crash course on Valley, border issues
WESLACO — Nearly 20 state representatives gaveled into a joint hearing here Tuesday to learn about the Rio Grande Valley, its international ports of...