LUPE holds vigil for 8-year-old girl who died in Border Patrol custody
BROWNSVILLE — La Unión del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) held a vigil here at Alice Wilson Hope Park Tuesday morning in memory of Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, an 8-year-old girl from Panama who died while detained by U.S. Border Patrol in Harlingen.
State Rep. Lopez bill streamlines heavy cargo
State Rep. Janie Lopez’s bill aimed at streamlining big cargo is headed for Gov. Gregg Abbott’s desk to become law.
RGV Humane Society needs your help fostering animals
The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society dog kennels are over capacity at both of their locations and they’re asking the community for help in fostering or finding forever homes for the canines.
Parkwood homeowners in Harlingen oppose trail project; argue third phase would cut into backyards
HARLINGEN — Some Parkwood subdivision homeowners are standing up against the city’s proposed third phase of the Arroyo Colorado Hike and Bike Trail, arguing the 6-foot-wide asphalt strip would cut across parts of their backyards.
Rep. De La Cruz brings first bill to House for vote; passes successfully
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s office announced a bill intended to curb the financing of “Illegal synthetic drugs” was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Monday.
State Rep. Lopez bill to help fund drainage projects; headed for Abbott’s desk
HARLINGEN — State Rep. Janie Lopez, whose district includes Cameron and Willacy counties, announced her legislation aimed at helping fund drainage projects is headed for Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.
Jehovah’s Witness convention returning to La Feria
LA FERIA — After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, La Feria was chosen to once again host the Jehovah’s Witnesses global three-day convention, titled “Exercise Patience.”
Cameron County DA warns of fraudulent fundraising schemes for tornado victims
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office is warning people not to fall for fraud schemes in the aftermath of the EF1 tornado that tore through Laguna Heights on May 13 leaving one dead and 11 injured.
US Rep. Gonzalez introduces legislation to boost home ownership
HARLINGEN — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy counties and eastern Hidalgo County, and U.S. Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky have introduced H.R. 3464, the Affordable Homeownership Access Act.
Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The recent deaths of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl and 17-year-old boy from Honduras who were under U.S. government supervision have again raised questions about how prepared authorities are to handle medical emergencies suffered by migrants arriving in the U.S., especially as agencies struggle with massive overcrowding at facilities along the southern border.
