Football, volleyball standouts set to be honored at All-Valley Sports Awards Banquet
Six of the fall season’s biggest stars from across the Valley are nominated for Football Player of the Year and Volleyball Player of the...
Palmview grad Gonzalez stands out for more than just jumps with UTRGV
EDINBURG — During the second game of the 2013 football season, then-La Joya Palmview running back Mar Gonzalez suffered an ACL, MCL and meniscus...
Mexico falling behind on water deliveries
MERCEDES — Mexico’s water deliveries to the United States are slightly behind after it had paid down its debt last year.That status update from...
Cuellar secures funding of border-related programs
While President Donald Trump has spoken harshly about Mexico and Mexicans during his first 100 days, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, has secured millions...
Mission mayor says local police already comply with SB4
MISSION — Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas said the practices authorized under Senate Bill 4, which allows local law enforcement to check the immigration status...
Edinburg breaks ground on 5th fire station
EDINBURG — Firefighters here will soon be able to respond quicker to emergencies in North Edinburg.City officials broke ground Wednesday on a new fire...
State board passes changes to fever tick rules
HARLINGEN — A controversial proposal to ease the cattle fever tick inspection and treatment process for some ranchers was approved unanimously yesterday by the...
Family violence measures receive support in Legislature
BY PAUL COBLERAUSTIN — Bills on the agenda of the Texas Council on Family Violence are receiving widespread support during the 85th Texas legislative...
COMMENTARY: Trump’s travel ban: It’s the principle, not the president
BY JONATHAN HAFETZPresident Donald Trump’s effort to bar travel to the United States by citizens of several Muslim-majority nations continues to face stiff resistance...
LETTERS: Support private schools and SB4 backed
Support private schools in TexasThe Texas House Public Education Committee recently heard testimony on HB 1335, a bill introduced by state Rep. Ron Simmons,...