Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump said Thursday he's been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate, igniting a federal prosecution that is arguably the most perilous of multiple legal threats against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.
Texas Water Development Board approves nearly $25M for RGV wastewater projects
Millions of state dollars will soon be headed to the Rio Grande Valley to fund several infrastructure projects that will bring wastewater service to several communities across Hidalgo and Cameron counties for the very first time.
City of Harlingen gives South Texas Emergency Care Foundation 3-year contract
HARLINGEN — The city’s ambulance company is getting a longer contract while the agency’s boosting its response times along with its local fleet numbers.
Border bills: Proposed legislation targets ports, immigration reform
The Texas Border Coalition on May 5 announced its support for bipartisan legislation to modernize U.S. land ports of entry and reform the nation’s immigration policies.
Youth volunteers build wooden ramps for those in need
HARLINGEN — Kenistyn Cordero of Lehi, Utah, had just fastened two boards with a power drill.
Photo Gallery: Youth volunteers build wooden ramps for those in need
HARLINGEN — Twelve young people had come from throughout the United States to build ramps for people in need.
San Benito to buy out city manager’s contract; appoints Villalobos interim city attorney
SAN BENITO — During more than six years at City Hall’s helm, City Manager Manuel De La Rosa took on some of the biggest projects in years while stacking the city’s cash reserves to record levels.
Remembering KRGV Sports Director Dave Brown
An icon, legend and fixture of the Rio Grande Valley sports scene is how longtime KRGV sports anchor, sports director and special contributor Dave Brown will be remembered.
Rio Grande Valley banking sector looks strong after recent tech bank failures
McALLEN — If financial headlines over the recent high-profile failures of three tech banks have caused Rio Grande Valley residents to wonder if the money in their savings and checking accounts is safe, never fear, because the local picture is quite optimistic.
San Benito EDC funds museums to boost tourism
SAN BENITO — The Friends of the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum has been awarded the San Benito Economic Development Corporation’s Community Partnership Grant to benefit the Callandret Black History Museum and Freddy Fender Museum.