Gulf shrimpers push for monitoring
The $5.7 billion dollar U.S. industry built on the importation of foreign shrimp is not happy about a monitoring provision tucked away inside a...
Democratic senate hopeful O’Rourke jogs with supporters Sunday
McALLEN — A chef, a police officer, teachers, students and families joined Democratic Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke on Sunday morning for a 5K jog...
Bridge superintendent appointed to state facilities commission
McALLEN — The superintendent of bridges for the city has been appointed to a seat on the Texas Facilities Commission, Gov. Greg Abbott announced...
COMMENTARY: Far-right sentiment hurting businesses in RGV
BY SAMUEL DAVID GARCIAIn the past, economic opportunity in the Rio Grande Valley grew at an incredible pace as trade between the United States...
MONITOR EDITORIALS: Evaluating 2017 immigration policies and 2018 goals
In 2017, President Donald Trump took office and pledged to the American people that U.S. immigration policies would be substantially reformed and illegal entries...
COMMENTARY: Coal subsidies are bad for Texas’ economy
BY ELIZABETH LIPPINCOTT“Trump Digs Coal” became one of the most recognizable slogans of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, and candidate Donald Trump’s promises to...
UTRGV women’s basketball stunned by UMKC in WAC opener
EDINBURG — Entering the first WAC game of the season on Saturday, the UTRGV women’s basketball team was off to its best start in...
Behind 50-point second quarter, RGV Vipers post near-record offensive performance in win against Memphis...
BY HENRY MILLERHIDALGO — For years, the RGV Vipers have been known for their offensive arsenal. They are on pace to lead the G League...
Democratic Senate hopeful stumps across Rio Grande Valley
MISSION — The senate candidate climbed onto the back of a John Deere Gator utility vehicle, crossed his legs and soon saw the start...
Edinburg author gaining notoriety for work in family relationships
Laura Reagan’s main concern has always been studying and learning about her surrounding culture.The 1981 Edinburg High School graduate has a career riddled with...