Ex-councilman hired as police chief in Donna
DONNA — City administration this month hired former Councilman Gilbert Guerrero, a Donna native with 25 years of law enforcement experience, to head the...
Tejano singer Joe Lopez released from prison
Tejano superstar Joe Lopez has been released from a state prison.A spokesman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville said Lopez was...
Man facing federal gun charges in ‘straw purchase’ case
McALLEN — A Hidalgo man faces federal charges for his alleged role in a firearm straw purchase, according to court records.Edward Eli Lopez faces...
Depleted RGV Vipers looking to return to form for final playoff push
EDINBURG — When the RGV Vipers built the best record in the G League behind a 13-game win streak, R.J. Hunter was at the...
COMMENTARY: Bathroom talk could save lives
BY LORENA SAENZ GONZALEZThe title of a popular children’s book, “Everyone Poops,” is a good reminder for adults that talking about your bowel movements...
LETTERS: On gun rights, Dreamers, federal budget, McAllen ISD and helping Virginia third graders...
Gun rights debatedWell once again President Donald Trump is praying for the dead and wounded students of the Parkland school shootings in Florida. And...
Eight buck-wild seconds: Professional cowboys compete in bull riding at livestock show
MERCEDES — The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Xtreme Bulls competition barreled into the Livestock Show Grounds Wednesday night. Nearly 40 riders from around rural...
UTRGV loses to New Orleans in CBI opening round, ending first postseason trip since...
As UTRGV’s Terry Winn stepped to the line for a pair of free throws on Wednesday with his team down by three and less...
Memorial riders: Motorcyclists traveling US 83 stop here to commemorate service members
McALLEN — Before their last stop in Brownsville, over 40 motorcyclists visited the Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home for their annual celebration of...
Brownsville students join national walkout against gun violence
BROWNSVILLE — Nearly all of St. Joseph Academy’s students filed out of their classrooms at 10 a.m. Wednesday and gathered at the school’s entrance...