Gulf Cartel brothers sentenced for role in expressway shooting
McALLEN — A U.S. District Judge sentenced two Gulf Cartel members to a combined more than 30 years in prison for their involvement in...
Abbott enlists aid of school districts to fight Zika virus
As the school year draws to a close and mosquito season begins in earnest, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is enlisting the aid of school...
Mantrana stepping down as UTRGV baseball coach after nine seasons
EDINBURG — After nine years at the helm of the UTRGV baseball program, Manny Mantrana is stepping down, moving into an administrative role as...
Boyfriend charged in death of missing Raymondville woman; body found in lake
RAYMONDVILLE — A 35-year-old Raymondville man is being held on $1 million bond after being charged with the first-degree murder of his missing girlfriend.RAYMONDVILLE...
Ground broken for regional hike-and-bike trail
SAN JUAN — Construction began Tuesday on Phase 1 of a regional hike-and-bike trail that will stretch through the cities of San Juan, Pharr...
COMMENTARY: Congress must raise budget caps
BY U.S. REP. JOHN YARMUTHWe begin the 2018 budget process facing arbitrary and irresponsible spending caps that threaten our security, our economy, and our...
EDITORIAL: UT regent, former Starr County judge was servant of the people
There was a revelatory moment in Starr County on Monday when The Monitor was asking residents their reaction to news of the death of...
LETTERS: On ‘thorough’ RGV reporting, Good Samaritan and pump safety
‘Thorough reporting'The Monitor’s reporters do a fine job. As a relocated Valleyite, who subscribes to your online edition, I truly appreciate the thorough reporting...
McAllen summer meal program to have 63 sites
McALLEN — The McAllen Independent School District announced the kickoff of its annual Summer Feeding Program which aims to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner...
