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Three deaths, 280 new cases reported Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County reported three COVID-19 related deaths and 280 new cases of the virus Monday morning. The three deaths include two Edinburg men in their...

Entre hojas y recuerdos: A holiday custom, Mission mom’s tamales taste of tradition

When Claudia Camarillo-Beltran starts to play Alejandro Sanz or Laura Pausini in the kitchen, her family knows what is next: the smell of masa,...

UTRGV ranks high among affordable colleges

Forbes magazine recently named the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley among its “Top Colleges for Your Money” — ranking it among other prestigious...

Photo Gallery: Car club distributes toys to colonia children

The eight annual “Cruize 4 Cauze” toy distribution was held Christmas morning with toys and gifts donated by the public during a recent drive...

Santa visits children’s hospital to spread cheer

During his trek around the world, Santa Claus made it a point to stop by South Texas Health System Children’s to help spread some...

VIDEO: ‘Be Our Guest’: Hidalgo celebrates Festival of Lights’ 30th anniversary

The City of Hidalgo is celebrating their 30-year anniversary of its Festival of Lights event at the Payne Arena all month long with their...

Hidalgo boasts Festival of Lights’ 2.2-mile illuminated trail

HIDALGO — The fluorescent glow of holiday lights popped in contrast against the sky’s slowly dying golden hour, taking with it the sun’s warmth...

Shooting like Steph: Curry’s impact inspires generation of hoopers

The NBA’s introduction of the 3-point shot in 1979 changed the way basketball was played. Generational talents like Larry Bird, Reggie Miller and Ray Allen...

COVID-19 vaccinators see increase in demand

Since the first vials of the COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the Rio Grande Valley in December 2020, Gabriel Vasquez has been at the forefront,...

UTRGV faculty open homes to international students during holidays

Amy Frazier, a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley faculty member in Brownsville, hosted four international students on Christmas Day as part of the...