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Hyman rounding into form after concussion as UTRGV women’s basketball prepares to face CSU...

EDINBURG — When UTRGV women’s basketball junior Nichele Hyman leapt in the air to try to grab a rebound during a preseason scrimmage against...

Agua SUD scraps proposed filing fee for board elections

PALMVIEW — The Agua Special Utility District is backing down from a proposal to impose a candidate filing fee for anyone seeking a place...

EDITORIAL: Hidalgo County commissioner should not appoint uncle to prestigious RMA board

The appointment by an elected official to a prestigious commission should be a point of honor for the person, and their community. An entity,...

Topgolf breaks ground in Pharr

PHARR — As Topgolf, a sports entertainment venue, broke ground here Wednesday, City Manager Juan Guerra said the city is paying roughly $5 million...

Mercedes opts for no-cost ambulance service

MERCEDES — City commissioners decided Tuesday to bring back Med-Care EMS to service the city.The move comes after the city abruptly cut ties with...

More meetings on DACA set for today

Despite a federal court ruling delaying the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, members of Congress continue bipartisan negotiations Wednesday to...

County candidates contrast platforms at builders’ forum

McALLEN — Candidates vying for the Hidalgo County Judge’s seat took time outlining their platforms during their first forum here Wednesday afternoon.Editor's Note: This...

Tractor trailer smuggling attempt dismantled

FALFURRIAS — Border Patrol agents discovered 14 migrants in a tractor trailer Tuesday at the Falfurrias Checkpoint.A K9 alerted its handler to the trailer...

No RGV 7-Elevens targeted in immigration probe

No South Texas 7-Eleven convenience stores were targeted Wednesday morning during a nationwide probe by immigration agents to verify employees’ immigration status during what...

Marichalar named new head football coach at Donna North

DONNA — After a 45-minute executive session on Tuesday night, the Donna ISD school board reconvened inside the board room at the DISD Staff...