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Texas AG Ken Paxton’s affair explains his illegal acts, former aide testifies at impeachment...

AUSTIN (AP) — An extramarital affair Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had with a donor's employee helped connect the dots about why the Republican was using his power in ways that are now at the center of his impeachment trial on accusations of corruption, a former top aide testified Wednesday.

A judge orders Texas to move buoys used to deter migrants to the bank...

AUSTIN (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Texas to move a large floating barrier to the bank of the Rio Grande after protests from the the U.S. and Mexican governments over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's latest tactic to stop migrants from crossing America's southern border.

San Benito passing $16.8 million budget, focusing on workers’ wages

SAN BENITO — After weeks of debate aimed at pushing low employee wages closer to market salaries, the city’s new commission is passing a proposed $16.8 million general fund balance focusing on building up the work force to offer better services.

UTRGV holds off A&M-Corpus Christi

EDINBURG — Texas A&M-Corpus Christi entered Tuesday’s matchup against UTRGV red hot, recording a 12-2 set record en route to four straight wins. The Vaqueros...

San Benito school board closes committee meetings

SAN BENITO — For years, the San Benito school board made its committee meetings open to the public.

Spirit Halloween stores open in these five RGV cities

Attention ghouls and goblins: With October around the corner it’s time to get into that spooky season spirit with your favorite Halloween decorations, scary movies and costumes.

COVID deaths, hospitalizations increase in Texas. What we know about new variant

COVID hospitalizations and deaths are continuing to increase in Texas, and although the numbers still haven’t surpassed previous peaks, Texans are still getting sick and dying from the disease.

Gladys Porter Zoo slashing weekend prices by as much as 75%

Lions, tigers and bears are awaiting your curious eyes at Gladys Porter Zoo, which is having a special discount for three weekends only where guests can save up to 75% off a regular admission ticket.

‘Mexican Bites’ on Central Boulevard in Brownsville basks in breakfast delight

BROWNSVILLE — There's a hot stretch of road along a less traveled part of the city where a small restaurant grabs my attention with its bright yellow facade and colorful signs.

RGVSports.com Athletes of the Week – 09/04/23

STAFF REPORT Meet the RGVSports.com Athletes of the Week. Athletes are voted on by the RGVSports.com sports staff with input from coaches and organizations in...