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...
Animal Rescue: Teams save hundreds of sea turtles from cold
HARLINGEN — Since nobody bothered to make reservations, the cold front which came and stayed this week has tested the area’s only sea turtle...
Breaking down the stigma: Community walk draws attention to mental health, suicide prevention
EDINBURG — Strength through somber times is what the 6th Annual Out of the Darkness community walk stood for Saturday.Held at the Edinburg Municipal...
Celebrating the beautiful birds of Quinta Mazatlán
BY JOHN BRUSHWhen I see the excitement a beautiful bird brings out of people — the smiles and gasps, the high-fives and hugs after...
Brownsville resident started running for reflection, prayer
BY AMANDA A. TAYLORUndergoing moments of stress and personal strife can manifest as physical and emotional pain throughout the body. For one Brownsville resident,...