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‘Citrus party’ targets pest at RV parks

HARLINGEN — Winter Texans in RV parks face some special problems when it comes to backyard citrus trees.HARLINGEN — Winter Texans in RV parks...

Citrus industry seeks help from backyard growers

HARLINGEN — Certainly one of the joys of living in the Rio Grande Valley is walking into your backyard and plucking a fresh orange...

‘Artrageous’ show Saturday supports Edinburg arts projects

EDINBURG — Exploring the wonders of imagination through various forms of fine art is at the heart of the Fifth Annual Artrageous Art Show...

New-look RGV FC Toros play to draw with Saint Louis FC in 2018 opener

EDINBURG — Unsure where RGV FC’s scoring punch might come from this year, first-year coach Gerson Echeverry spent much of the preseason focused on...

Local bank honors Valley’s influential women

McALLEN — A red carpet stretched from the front doors of IBC Bank in downtown McAllen Thursday night to lead the way to its...

Notorious pig: Harlingen High senior triumphs in market hog showmanship

MERCEDES — Champion showman EJ Guerrero of Harlingen kept piercing eye contact with the judge all while steadily steering his Dark Cross hog throughout...

Local doctors named ‘Physicians of the Year’ by national organization

Two physicians from Edinburg-based Doctors Hospital at Renaissance were awarded Young Physician of the Year awards by the National Hispanic Medical Association, according to...

Two family members sentenced for roles in grenade launcher sting

BROWNSVILLE — An uncle and his niece were sentenced to federal prison terms Wednesday for their roles in a scheme to smuggle an M203...

McAllen recognized in statewide community health challenge

The city of McAllen won first place in the large Texas cities category for the It’s Time Texas community challenge that promotes healthy activity.More...

Wharton looking to take next step, lead RGV FC Toros to rebound year in...

EDINBURG — On Tuesday night, just three days before the RGV FC Toros open the 2018 season, Houston Dynamo midfielder Eric Bird called RGV...