Pandemic didn’t mute major crime in 2021
While the pandemic and its impacts has dominated the news cycle for nearly two years now, major crime and tragedy continue to periodically occur.
The...
Three bodies found in apparent Starr County explosion
Starr County Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible explosion in San Isidro that killed a couple and their ranch hand on New Year’s Day.
Deputies...
‘Feels like’ temperatures in the 20s and 30s expected Monday morning
As you head out to work or school on Monday morning, be ready for some “feels like” temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
The National...
Esperanza announces new Pharr-San Juan development
Esperanza Homes has announced two new residential subdivisions and the start of Phase Two for another of their developments.
Their newest community will be called...
Calming influence: Trauma surgeon draws on martial arts training for life balance
Dr. Jeffrey Skubic is a trauma surgeon at DHR Health and trains six times a week in a jiujitsu class.
But Skubic is not the...
NWS: Freeze watch possible in some areas
As a cold front approaches the Rio Grande Valley, some areas could be under a freeze watch, according to the National Weather Service in...
Testing rush: Omicron spiking record COVID-19 cases
LA FERIA — As the pandemic’s second year grinded to an end here, hundreds waited in lines stretching about a half-mile-long to test for...
Photo Gallery: Matt’s Building Materials goes up in flames
PHARR — Esther Corpus watched in shock as the family-owned business burned to the ground on New Year’s Day.
She had been in San Benito...
Family watches as Pharr business goes down in flames
PHARR — Esther Corpus watched in shock as the family-owned business burned to the ground on New Year’s Day.
She had been in San Benito...
Playmaker: Edinburg Vela’s Rivera named The Monitor’s Offensive Player of the Year
EDINBURG — Edinburg Vela senior PJ Rivera spent his first two years on varsity as the SaberCats’ star running back.
Those two seasons didn’t come...
