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Edinburg council finds member guilty of violating city charter

EDINBURG — Homer Jasso Jr. is eagerly awaiting his day in court after his peers on the city council here found him guilty of...

Women We Love: Andie Gonzalez finds her calling educating about health, wellness

When registered dietitian Andie Gonzalez relocated her family to Texas four years ago to work for H-E-B, the move was for more than a...

UTRGV men’s basketball brings new mentality into WAC Tournament

EDINBURG — During his first season as UTRGV men’s basketball coach last year, Lew Hill was intent on instilling his culture at any cost....

Jewelry recovered from home burglary

SAN BENITO — Police Chief Michael Galvan made eye contact with three suspicious individuals who were walking in an empty field near a home...

EDITORIAL: RGV education program for low-income gets worthy national praise

The Rio Grande Valley nonprofit organization VIDA, which helps low-income adults attain a workforce degree or certificate, is finally getting the national recognition and...

LETTERS: On animal cruelty

End animal crueltyIt seems hard to believe that in this so-called civilized age, a most vicious and cruel spectacle of blood continues to flourish...

UPDATED: Firefighters struggle to contain grass fire at wildlife refuge

ALAMO — A grass fire broke out late Wednesday afternoon in the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge when a fire originating on the Mexican...

Cowboy up: Livestock show kicks off 11-day run Thursday

It’s that time of year again when residents and visitors alike kick up their heels at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo...

Country, tejano and latin performers announced for HubPhest

Country and tejano music will be on tap as the city of Pharr pays tribute to its unique cross-cultural heritage during the annual HubPhest...

Bankers visit Weslaco to preview major Senate bill

WESLACO — Two days before a major banking bill appears before the Senate, a group of independent bankers visited here to inform local colleagues...