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...
RGV Vipers hold steady in wild-card chase with win against Santa Cruz Warriors
HIDALGO — RGV Vipers coach Matt Brase entered Thursday’s game looking to see an increased focus and competitiveness from his players. In a tight...
‘Things you’d never dream of:’ Livestock Show food lineup ranges from fried Oreos to...
MERCEDES — Six-year-old Juliet Garcia tore from a funnel cake at the center of a picnic table. She sat with her aunt and grandfather...
Raising a prizewinner: Lambs have their day at livestock show
MERCEDES — It’s becoming a habit.Katy Partida, 14, seems to have found a blueprint for success, raising lambs that walk off with ribbons at...
Harlingen man found dead on Mount Rainier
HARLINGEN — A Harlingen man died this week attempting to reach a 10,188-foot camp on Mount Rainier, officials said.HARLINGEN — A Harlingen man died...