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...
Palmview considering 2.5-cent tax increase
PALMVIEW — A property tax increase of 2.5 cents is being considered by the city, bringing the tax rate to 0.5001.Interim City Manager Leo...
Edcouch mayor arrested for DWI
This article was corrected to clarify that Gonzalez was arrested Thursday evening. It has also been updated throughout.Edcouch Mayor Virginio Gonzalez Jr. was arrested...
McAllen ISD collecting donations for Harvey victims at tonight’s football game
McALLEN — As part of the efforts to help the many victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, McAllen Independent School district will be hosting...
Gilpin leads Mission Veterans with his arm, feet in win over Harlingen High
McALLEN — Tom Landry Stadium in Mission may be under construction, but that didn’t stop another Landry from unveiling a successful renovation of the...
SOUND ‘ROUND: Silly kids, sex is for grandparents, too
BY JON R. LaFOLLETTEBLONDIE — POLLINATOR (NOBLE ID)If 27-year-old Taylor and 32-year-old Katy can proclaim sexual maturity as personal liberation, why can’t 72-year-old Debbie...