Ruling on Patterson’s motion for new trial expected Jan. 16
EDINBURG — A judge has a week to rule on Monica Melissa Patterson’s motion for a new trial, after hearing arguments from her appellate...
Edinburg EDC relocating to City Hall
The Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDC) will be closing its current offices and moving into City Hall, Board President and city council member Gilbert...
McAllen library provides STEM opportunities for teens
Teens and tweens gathered on the plush carpet of the McAllen Public Library last week with three simple materials — popsicle sticks, bottle caps...
Attorney threatens class-action lawsuit if topless bar appeal denied
During a rare evidentiary hearing in Cameron County Commissioners Court on Monday, attorney Larry Mark Polsky threatened to file a class-action takings lawsuit if...
Rare sighting of long-eared owl driving visitors to birding center
EDINBURG — During Monday afternoon’s sunny conditions, a rare visitor, the long-eared owl, was found resting on the limb of a sabal palm at...
Education Spotlight: Teacher: Building relationships crucial in education
BY SPECIAL TO THE MONITORLuis Urrea is a 7th grade science teacher at Juan de Dios Salinas Middle School in the La Joya Independent...
Roma man gets more than 11 years in 15-year-old federal drug case
A U.S. District Judge sentenced a Roma man to more than 11 years in federal prison in connection with federal drug charges from nearly...
TEA pilots interim STAAR tests, asks for volunteers
McALLEN — The Texas Education Agency is piloting the use of interim STAAR assessments for 3rd through 8th grades, aimed at helping educators evaluate...
12 migrants found concealed in tractor trailers
FALFURRIAS — Border Patrol agents apprehended 12 unauthorized migrants attempting to cross through the Falfurrias Checkpoint concealed in tractor trailers Jan. 6, according to...
Police records: Pharr man killed during drug deal
When officers responded to a shots fired call in the 800 block of West Coyote Trail, they discovered 20-year-old Jonathan Joseph Alcala on his...