‘Field Mice: Memoirs of a Migrant Child’ author receives accolades
Emma González spent her childhood as a member of a migrant family, and from that came the story “Field Mice: Memoirs of a Migrant...
September cultural, Tejano and conjunto events
BY EDUARDO MARTINEZHere is a round-up of some of the most anticipated Tejano, conjunto and cultural events in September.>> Two of the biggest stars...
COMMENTARY: Be prepared; don’t hold out for a hero in emergencies
BY THOMAS L. KNAPPAs the Gulf Coast continues to reel under the after effects of Hurricane Harvey, the word “hero” finds itself in much,...
Speights, McAllen Memorial pull away late in bittersweet win over Sharyland Pioneer
MISSION — The Sharyland Pioneer Diamondbacks kept it close through halftime, but the McAllen Memorial Mustangs wore down the opposing defense by doing what...
High heat to lock down Valley this week
HARLINGEN — The South Texas summer isn’t finished with us just yet.Weather forecasters have issued a heat alert for the entire Rio Grande Valley...
McAllen holds off on November bond election, likely to be on May ballot
McALLEN — City commissioners on Monday decided to hold off on a November bond election. Instead, they’re expected to split up the four issues...
Investigation continues after nearly 20 migrants found in trailer
McALLEN — No one has been charged a day after nearly 20 migrants were discovered inside a trailer in Edinburg, according to officials with...
TABC to carry out undercover operations around college campuses across the state
As college students head back to campus for the fall semester, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is carrying out undercover investigations throughout August...
Immigrants found inside tractor-trailer in Edinburg
EDINBURG — A group of 17 undocumented immigrants were found inside a tractor-trailer Sunday at the Flying J gas station in Edinburg, according to...
First phase of RGV Reef project complete
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — The RGV Reef is about a quarter of the way done and, according to marine biologists, already teeming with juvenile...