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San Benito appoints Gavino Sotelo interim city manager

SAN BENITO — After buying out City Manager Manuel La Rosa's contract, commissioners are counting on Gavino Sotelo's years of experience to oversee operations while they search for the city's next administrator.

Judge Adela Kowalski-Garza introduces Peanut the therapy dog

SAN BENITO — The young man in the orange jumpsuit and the handcuffs waited nervously to learn his fate.

State Rep. Lopez named to committee to study taxation effects

State Rep. Janie Lopez, whose district includes Cameron and Willacy counties, has been named to the 13-member Select Study Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief, state House Speaker Dade Phelan announced.

Evander Holyfield to join RGV Boxing Hall of Fame press conference via Zoom

HARLINGEN — The RGV Boxing Hall of Fame is inviting the community to its second annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony press conference.

Harlingen school district proposes 6-cent tax cut

HARLINGEN — The Harlingen school board is proposing a 6-cent property tax cut as the Cameron County Appraisal District boosts properties’ appraised values.

Camp teaches kids vital construction skills

HARLINGEN — Bricks and mortar spread across the workshop amid the sounds of scraping, pressing and teaching of skills.

ERCOT issues conservation notice: Measure is in response to extreme heat

In the face of an unrelenting heat wave afflicting South Texas and much of the rest of the state, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has begun asking state residents to voluntarily reduce their electricity due to the extreme temperatures and anticipated record demand.

Who’s your Daddy? South Padre Island restaurant a great escape

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Got shrimp?

Five squads enter RGV Sports Hall of Fame

MISSION — The Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame inducted five teams as part of its 2023 Class at the Mission Event Center on Saturday.

Photo Gallery: 35th annual Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony

MISSION — The Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame inducted five teams as part of its 2023 Class at the Mission Event Center on Saturday.