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Abbott issues disaster declaration for Cameron County due to storm damage

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on May 17 for Cameron County residents that were impacted by the severe weather Saturday that carried through the weekend.

San Benito man charged for assault with vehicle

A 21-year-old San Benito man was indicted for assaulting federal agents with his vehicle, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas.

Bishop calls for clarity over chaos amid Title 42 brouhaha, says to ‘keep it...

SAN JUAN — Bishop Daniel E. Flores wants the media to keep it real considering immigration.

Fungal meningitis blamed for one death, five infections tied to Matamoros surgeries

The Texas Department of State Health Services issued an advisory Tuesday warning people of suspected cases of fungal meningitis among Texas residents who had surgery in Matamoros.

Harlingen CISD appoints interim superintendent following Noyola’s retirement

The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Veronica Kortan as the interim superintendent during a special meeting Monday.

‘No surge in Harlingen’: Local shelters housing groups of migrants

HARLINGEN — Shelters here are housing groups of migrants as they make their way north to pursue asylum cases.

San Benito places principal on paid leave

SAN BENITO — About three months after their appointment, school district officials are declining to disclose details behind San Benito High School Principal Marcus Ysasi’s suspension.

‘Moustached mourner’: San Juan native Pete Leal looks back on acting career with no...

When it was released last fall, the dark comedy “Moving On” starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin garnered positive reviews.

Tornado details released: NWS says it was on the ground for two minutes

The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station released the results of its damage survey of the tornado that struck Laguna Heights in the early morning hours of May 13, killing one resident and injuring 11 others.

Murder suspect found inside sister’s trunk at Progreso Port of Entry

A 19-year-old murder suspect was apprehended Sunday after Customs and Border Protection officers found him concealed in the trunk of his sister’s vehicle after allegedly fleeing to Mexico, according to a news release.