LETTERS: Debating LUPE’s refusal to meet with Sen. Cruz
We respectfully consider that The Monitor’s editorial regarding “the art of politics” misses the point in comparing LUPE’s decision not to meet privately with...
County, Pharr at odds over colonia designation
PHARR — A miscommunication between Hidalgo County Precinct 2 and a local nonprofit group inadvertently pitted the city of Pharr against the county.The issue...
Two Valley cities challenge SB 4
LA JOYA — The small Western Hidalgo County town became the first in the Rio Grande Valley to join other major cities across the...
Edinburg council member to run against mayor
EDINBURG — A council member here will take his chances and run against the current mayor for the opportunity to lead the city.Council member...
McAllen city manager honored by statewide colleagues
McALLEN — Three years into his tenure, McAllen City Manager Roel “Roy” Rodriguez was named City Administrator of the Year by the Texas City...
BP agents find more migrant’s bodies
U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Rio Grande Valley sector have recovered several more bodies this week. Saturday a passerby discovered a woman’s body...
Brownsville man collects $3M Mega Million jackpot
A Brownsville man collected his multi-million dollar Mega Million jackpot.A Brownsville man collected his multi-million dollar Mega Million jackpot.Robert Lee Martinez, claimed a second-tier...
Edinburg Councilman Richard Molina announces candidacy for mayor
EDINBURG -- Councilman Richard Molina announced his candidacy for mayor of this city after filing a campaign treasure appointment with the city secretary Thursday...
COMMENTARY: Bilingual job opportunities at new McAllen call center will help RGV
BY ANABEL CHAVEZHaving a strong community starts with good-paying jobs. When jobs come to a town, neighborhoods and families benefit. Yet for too long...
County unveils new voting machines
{{tncms-inline content="<p>This story has been updated to reflect Hidalgo County commissioners had the final say in purchasing the voting machines and Elections Analyst Hilda...