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Photo Gallery: Valley’s young accordionists get their squeeze on in Edinburg

EDINBURG — The city of Edinburg partnered with the Museum of South Texas History and Texas Folklife to host the annual Edinburg Music Fest, which featured the 17th annual Big Squeeze Conjunto Semi-Finals.

Woman killed in San Benito after items fell from vehicle, police say

A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed in San Benito on Saturday morning, possibly after trying to gather items that fell from her vehicle near the Expressway 83 off-ramp to Sam Houston Boulevard.

Two new members of TSTC campus police vow to serve and protect

HARLINGEN — The Texas State Technical College police department held an oath of office swearing-in ceremony Thursday, April 13, at the Learning Resource Center...

Kings again: Pirates sail past Wildcats, capture second state title

GEORGETOWN — Mission accomplished. After seeing their season end in the regional semifinals last season, the Hidalgo Pirates set their sights on redeeming themselves and...

Land commissioner announces millions in disaster grants for Rio Grande Valley

In a Friday afternoon ceremony at Brownsville’s La Villita Apartments, Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., officially presented a major funding package for critical infrastructure and affordable housing made available through GLO’s disaster recovery assistance programs.

FAA grants SpaceX license; clears way for Boca Chica launch

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday issued SpaceX a long-awaited Vehicle Operator License for the first orbital flight of a Starship prototype, clearing the way for a launch next week from Boca Chica/Starbase.

Sea Turtle Inc. invites public to land dedication of new hospital

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Sea Turtle, Inc. plans to say a fond farewell and welcome a new chapter in its history with a land dedication ceremony at the site of its former hospital and now in-construction Rehabilitation and Research Center.

Butter Pecan Swirl returns to Dunkin’ menu

For all those who cry when the Butter Pecan Swirl leaves the Dunkin’ menu every season, it’s time to wipe the tears away. The tasty drink is here to stay starting Wednesday, April 26.

RGV home health company owner sentenced to prison for fraud

The owner of a Rio Grande Valley area home health company, Sambritt Home Health LLC, was sentenced to prison Thursday after he was convicted of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Mother, daughter charged in Harlingen THC crackdown

HARLINGEN — The Harlingen Police Department's new crackdown on THC-derived drugs has netted its third big bust with the arrest of a woman and her mother charged with a string of felonies after tips led to a search of their home.