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Jury selection put on hold in death penalty trial

BROWNSVILLE — Jury selection in the trial seeking the death penalty against one of two men accused of gunning down U.S. Border Patrol Agent...

Former Donna police chief moves into new role

DONNA — The city’s long-serving police chief this month left law enforcement for a new gig after leading the department for 16 years.Former police...

County launches interactive webpage for new courthouse project

EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County website now includes an interactive page that tracks the spending and progress of the new county courthouse in an...

UPDATED: Both northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 281 reopen

A standoff situation on U.S. Highway 281 in far northern Hidalgo County ended Wednesday night nearly three hours after a man led Texas Department...

Valley lawmakers weigh deported veterans bill’s obstacles

Rio Grande Valley congressmen are weighing the obstacles facing one lawmaker’s bill challenging the deportation of veterans. This comes amid the release of a...

Donna teacher charged with online solicitation of a minor resigns

DONNA — A teacher accused of trying to have sex with a 16-year-old male has resigned from Donna school district, according to district officials.Fidel...

Donna ISD superintendent resigns, but will remain with district until end of school year

DONNA — The Donna school district trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Fernando Castillo on Tuesday evening during a special board meeting called to...

Calming fears: McAllen ISD addresses security concerns, hears suggestions at town hall

McALLEN — Less than a week after the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, parents and staff convened here to discuss their concerns and ideas for...

What is Texas’ AG afraid of? Young voters, that’s what.

BY KELSEY BARRONIf there were any lingering doubt that our state’s leaders are reluctant to let young Texans get anywhere near the voting booth,...

FC Motagua, Club Tijuana set to face off at H-E-B

FC Motagua and Club Tijuana will face off in the first leg of their round of 16 matchup in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League...