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Valley sees first tornado-related death since 20th century in Laguna Heights

In just five minutes, a tornado tore through the small Laguna Madre community of Laguna Heights early Saturday morning, leaving in its wake one death, 11 injuries and significant damage to area residences, businesses and other property.

San Benito CISD’s $40M project remains shut down; officials debate foundation questions

SAN BENITO — San Benito school district officials continue halting a $40 million-bond funded construction project as its new manager works to determine whether potential flaws could pose risk to two buildings' foundations.

STORM UPDATES: Valley forecasts, damage reports, road closures, sandbag distributions, shelters, event cancellations

Two weeks after the storm that left thousands of Rio Grande Valley residents without power and caused damages and various road closures due to debris, the area is once again facing thunderstorms across the area.

Medical codes add up to dream job for TSTC grad

Maria Morales remembers the happiness that she felt when she was awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology during Texas State Technical College’s recent Spring Commencement.

Throwing Strong: RGV throwers highlight big Day 2 of state meet

AUSTIN — The Rio Grande Valley has a longstanding history of success in throwing events at the UIL state meet. Since the UIL added girls...

Food Bank RGV joins national food drive, invites community to participate

The Food Bank of Rio Grande Valley is partnering up with the National Association of Letter Carriers to conduct its annual food drive this Saturday. 

Valley abortion fund partners with Planned Parenthood to provide services

Planned Parenthood South Texas has partnered with Frontera Fund to provide Rio Grande Valley residents with sexual and reproductive health services at no cost.

Sandbags distributed today as storms, potential flooding forecast in the RGV this weekend

Storms, severe weather and flooding are all in the forecast for the Rio Grande Valley this weekend.

Final Push: Dominguez battles through adversity to race at state

AUSTIN — La Feria’s Julian Dominguez had high expectations heading into his junior season last year. The Lions’ distance runner was fresh off a...

EDITORIAL: State’s energy problems seem based on delivery, not output

Texas’ annual energy warning — that high demand during the hot summer months could cause blackouts — came with a bit of a twist this year. It also includes information that could offer interesting insight into the thinking that contributes to some of the problems that hinder the nation’s most energy-productive state.