Hidalgo County moves on rural emergency facility
SAN CARLOS — Hidalgo County commissioners moved forward with the construction of an emergency services facility here Tuesday — just 10 days after a...
Ruling nears on juvenile suspect’s status in Olivarez slaying
RIO GRANDE CITY — A defense attorney made his final case Tuesday for why his 16-year-old client, a suspect in the Chayse Olivarez slaying,...
Center bears fruit: Avocado ripening, distribution facility opens in Pharr
PHARR — Fresh from Mexico, boxes of avocados sat in the 38-degree facility Tuesday, waiting to be shipped to their final destination.Some recipients prefer...
EDITORIAL: Out-of-control Hidalgo County salaries
Despite years of assurances and promises, Hidalgo County Commissioners have failed to establish a step-and-grade system that would equalize pay rates among county employees....
Former engineer walks away from career to sell coffee
When Michelle Quiroz walked away from a 12-year career in engineering to pursue her passion of coffee, it wasn’t without apprehension.Some questioned her resignation...
South Padre Island’s KOA park named to top RV park list
HARLINGEN — Location isn’t just about buying the right home.The South Padre Island KOA campground has been named among the top dozen RV parks...
Keepin’ the balance: McAllen officially opens skateboard area at Escandon Park
McALLEN — The scenery around Escandon Park has been changing recently, with the neighborhood recreation area getting a new feature.The city park located at...
LETTERS: On drug addictions and myths and a dangerous road in Palmview
Drug addictions, mythsJan. 22-28 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week; a national health observance week sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse...
Participation sought in water conservation survey
McALLEN — Agricultural producers and irrigation district managers from around the Rio Grande Valley are being asked to participate in a survey as a...
Democrats face tough challenge in selling Trump’s promised wall
WASHINGTON — Democrats face a political challenge ahead if they cut a deal to protect “Dreamers” this month: explaining how they gave President Donald...