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...
Mission hit with wrongful death lawsuit
Two years to the date after Mission police fatally shot his mentally ill son, a father filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court...
Duelo, country artists to perform Friday at Livestock Show
The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off more than a week of live music with concerts on two stages Friday.Duelo will...
Texas sets record low jobless rate, but Valley higher
HARLINGEN — The jobless rate in Texas fell to its lowest level in 40 years in November to just 3.8 percent, setting a record...
Passport fees will increase $35 starting in April
McALLEN — The city of McAllen's passport division is open every second Saturday of the month and will accept applications from 8 a.m. to...
Sheriff’s Office looking to switch to new crime statistics collection method
EDINBURG — The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office will soon change how crimes are reported, pending grant funding from the governor’s office.The office received approval...
McAllen Convention Center director, city to part ways
McALLEN — Convention Center Director Omar Rodriguez will no longer be employed with the city, officials here said Thursday.The head of sales and events,...
Plea deal offered to man accused of sex crimes
A Dallas man accused of traveling south of the border to have sex with minors has been offered a plea deal.Donald Frederic Bollinger, 64,...
TEA upholds decision to increase oversight at Donna ISD
DONNA — The Texas Education Agency struck down Donna school district’s appeal of a recent decision to upgrade the state-appointed monitor to a conservator,...
Four regional gems to check out on YouTube
BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis week, I am going to recommend four regional gems to check out.>> “La Marcha del Campesino” and “Siguieron Los Campesinos” by...