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‘Somber’ economy: Mexico’s economic downturn may affect Valley

When Mexico’s economy is hurting, the Rio Grande Valley usually feels it too, seeing as how they’re inextricably linked. Antonio O. Garza, Brownsville native, retired...

Officials bank on air-dropped vaccines to keep canine rabies at bay

Zoonotic diseases are defined as those that jump from animal to human. We’ve been preoccupied with one such zoonotic disease for the past two years,...

San Juan breaks ground on highly-anticipated franchises

San Juan city officials held a groundbreaking Wednesday afternoon to celebrate three new restaurant franchises coming to the city by the end of the...

Republican turnout at early voting polls skyrocketing across Valley

The first five days of early voting in the March primaries have seen a significant increase of ballots cast for Republican candidates compared to...

Tiffany Kersten — Valley’s record-breaking birder — details journey

WESLACO — The 38-mile-per-hour gusts of wind made for less than ideal birdwatching conditions Wednesday, but the trees lining the Green Jay Nature Trail...

Supporting one another: FemCity to celebrate fourth anniversary

HARLINGEN — From aspiring entrepreneurs to those who are already operating full-fledged businesses, local women have an upcoming opportunity to connect and help each...

Wrestling’s rise: Sport in midst of meteoric climb capped by girls state performance

CYPRESS — With each match, the crowd grew. The story of the De La Garza twins had grown to near-legendary status at the Berry...

After winter freezes, Valley grower says citrus industry more resilient

Many Texans are still feeling the effects of last year’s winter storm that left a greater portion of the state without power, killed 246...

Officials: Record low fatalities, incidents during 2021 hunting season

Hunting accidents in Texas hit an all-time low last year, with just one fatality, down 92 percent from 1988, and just 11 non-fatal accidents...

More allegations made at another Weslaco ISD grievance hearing

If nothing else, Diana Garza gave the Weslaco school district a piece of her mind Tuesday. Garza was there for a public grievance hearing asking...