Edinburg council fails to pass EDC budget
EDINBURG — City council members did not approve the proposed budget for the Edinburg Economic Development Corporation this week after two members on the...
50 years ago: Beulah intensified to hurricane force
Sept. 8, 1967Beulah intensified to hurricane force with winds of about 85 mph. It was located about 330 miles southeast of San Juan, Puerto...
Edinburg Vela surges late to beat Edcouch-Elsa in The Monitor’s Game of the Week
EDINBURG — Everything went as planned for No. 9 Edcouch-Elsa through three quarters.The Yellow Jackets confused the No. 5 ranked Edinburg Vela SaberCats defense...
Trial in fatal racing incident ends with plea deal
EDINBURG — Before the second day of an emotional trial involving a fatal car crash, the man long-believed responsible for the death of one...
Texas first lady visits for Harvey relief effort
McALLEN — Standing in front of stacked cases of water, disinfecting wipes and other supplies headed to the Gulf Coast, Texas first lady Cecilia...
Dispute between police employees leads to assault charges
McALLEN — One McAllen police employee has been “separated” from the department and placed on unpaid suspension after he and another employee accused each...
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘It,’ Pennywise and the taunting red balloon
BY BROOKE CORSOThe most afraid I’ve ever been was when I was 12 1/2 years old, and that event has been the mark against...
Frost Bank to close four Valley branches
Despite experiencing growth across Texas, Frost Bank has announced the closure of four Rio Grande Valley locations, effective in November, according to a company...
FESTIVA EVENTS — Friday, Sept. 8-Sunday, Sept. 10
HAVE AN EVENT COMING UP? Submit your information to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.FRIDAYCOSMIC COMMUNITY FESTThe weekend...
UPDATE: Tom Gill Road in Peñitas reopens after gas leak contained
UPDATED 10 a.m.PEÑITAS — Tom Gill Road here is expected to open to traffic by 10 a.m. after a gas leak in the area...