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,...
Husband, wife found shot to death at their home near Lasara
LASARA — Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide.LASARA — Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide.Donald and Sandra Durbin were found dead Monday afternoon in...
Harlingen woman tries to make difference for truck safety
HARLINGEN — Nine years ago, her life changed. An accident with an 18-wheeler while on her way home left Debra Cruz permanently disabled.HARLINGEN —...
Mayor: Hidalgo continues to grow
HIDALGO — The mayor here touted commercial and residential growth during the State of the City address Tuesday morning.“We’re doing good. Good things are...
Judge, mayor at odds on courthouse
MISSION — County leaders responded Tuesday to Mission Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas’ call for a vote on the construction of a new county courthouse...
ACLU warns residents, travelers, of possible ‘unfair treatment’ from law enforcement
The American Civil Liberties Union is warning people traveling to Texas that they should expect to possibly have their constitutional rights violated.The “travel alert,”...