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Feds, Hidalgo County reach settlement on accessibility for voters with disabilities

McALLEN — Access to polls for voters with disabilities is expected to improve thanks to a settlement that was reached between the U.S. Attorney’s...

Houston Dash bringing first women’s pro team sporting event to Rio Grande Valley

EDINBURG — Before the Houston Dash arrived in Edinburg, Houston Dynamo President of Business Operations Chris Canetti wanted to make sure the players knew...

Pastor testifies in Patterson murder trial

EDINBURG — By the end of his two hours on the witness stand, a terminally ill Rev. Max Grubb was visibly frustrated after being...

Hidalgo County reduces tax rate

EDINBURG — Hidalgo County commissioners reduced the tax rate Tuesday for the first time in 18 years.The rate has been 59 cents per $100...

EDITORIAL: Fulfilling a promise: Hidalgo Co., McAllen approve $1M each for UTRGV medical school

The question of whether to fund the UTRGV School of Medicine was brought before two different governmental entities within two days this week and,...

Candidate’s email use at center of termination from Donna schools

Donna city council candidate Adolfo Campos Jr. said he was fired from the school district over the use of his email.Campos served as human...

Air Fiesta and CAF seeking new home base

BROWNSVILLE — The days of Air Fiesta here are over, though there’s a chance it could continue in Cameron County.The Commemorative Air Force Rio...

Audit details Donna ISD management problems

DONNA — A forensic audit of the Donna Independent School District reveals continual issues of concern including mismanagement of funds, lack of appropriate teacher...

Richard Cortez announces bid for Hidalgo County judge

EDINBURG — During a makeshift press conference outside the county commissioners court Tuesday, former McAllen mayor and current Commissioner Richard Cortez announced a bid...