Trump’s tariff moves muddy trade priorities
MEXICO CITY — The purpose of the trade negotiations here were no longer the priority as members of the three governments involved in the...
End of the trail: Riders preserve tradition in journey to livestock show parade
MERCEDES — Despite the expansion of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo schedule to a Thursday start, the Saturday parade for many...
Agua SUD, Palmview reach agreement on road repairs
PALMVIEW — While the plan to bring sewer services to the city is finally being realized, the actual construction of the project has come...
Border BioBlitz documents Santa Ana wildlife in binational science effort
ALAMO — Looking to preserve the biodiversity of the Rio Grande Valley, volunteers from both sides of the border have been working to document...
UTRGV baseball walks off against Maine in series opener
EDINBURG — The UTRGV baseball team opened its four-game series against Maine with a 4-3 walk-off win on Friday at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.UTRGV (8-6)...
Spirited, creative racers turn out for Edinburg’s Cardboard Boat Regatta
EDINBURG — Overcast skies and scattered showers didn’t stop the 30 or so participants Friday from taking part in the 4th Annual Cardboard Boat...
Long hours of work pay off for teen and her heifer at Rio Grande...
MERCEDES — Kara Martinez strolled confidently into the arena with her Charolais cross heifer, the animal steady and solid at her side.Kara, 17, and...
La Villa searching for new police chief
The city of La Villa is searching for its third police chief in about as many years.Former Police Chief Baudelio Castillo left the department...
Valley woman pleads guilty to federal conspiracy charge
McALLEN — The last of five Rio Grande Valley residents charged with healthcare fraud pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge this week, according to...
US economy adds flood of new jobs, but wage gains slow
WASHINGTON — Hiring surged last month as U.S. employers generated the most new jobs since mid-2016, the Labor Department said Friday, but wage growth...