EDITORIAL: It’s illegal now to text while driving, learn new Texas laws
As most of us last week remained glued to TV images from Houston following Hurricane Harvey, we somehow turned another month. And with it...
Local group helps Rockport reconnect
Rene Ramirez and Drew Lentz left McAllen for Rockport Thursday morning in an RV, but unlike most volunteers heading to the town that faced...
RGV boaters rescue hundreds from Harvey flooding
DONNA — They didn’t know where they were going or what exactly they were going to do, but a group of 12 people drove...
Valley football fans open hearts for survivors of devastating hurricane
EDINBURG — As fans celebrated the return of Friday night high school football, the thousands affected by Hurricane Harvey were also in their thoughts...
Raymondville law seeks to curb strays: Bans dangerous reptiles, mammals
RAYMONDVILLE — Animal lovers won’t be keeping exotic pets like rattlesnakes, alligators and poisonous frogs in town.Lions, tigers, bears and even elephants are banned,...
Coach’s Corner: Don’t let vacation hamper your training
BY GERMAN MEDRAZOSo what happens when you have to go out of town, for business, weddings, stuffing your face full of turkey or a...
Two-day ag conference coming to McAllen
BY BARBARA STORZThe Texas Hispanic Farmer and Rancher Conference will be held Sept. 14 and 15 at Casa de Palmas Renaissance Hotel, 101 N....
Second lawsuit filed against former county supervisor
EDINBURG — A former Hidalgo County supervisor previously accused of sexually harassing an employee is facing similar charges in yet another federal lawsuit filed...
Sheriff’s office receives back-to-back federal grants
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office received two federal grants this week for efforts as disparate as senior citizen fraud prevention and border security.On Wednesday,...
Friends pushing Richard Cortez to run for Hidalgo County judge
Friends of McAllen Commissioner Richard Cortez are urging him to run for Hidalgo County judge.A 20-person committee has been formed and banker Elva Cerda...