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Donald Trump indicted; 1st ex-president charged with crime

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, prosecutors and defense lawyers said Thursday, making him the first former U.S. president to face a criminal charge and jolting his bid to retake the White House next year.

Conjunto competition to showcase Valley youth talent

BROWNSVILLE — They’re locked and loaded.

Events commemorating Transgender Day of Visibility set across RGV

Valley AIDS Council, Under the Umbrella and Casa Orgullo will be holding celebrations Friday in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. 

Egg-cellent Easter events happening across RGV 

With Easter on the horizon, several cities and county agencies are holding egg hunts and pet friendly events across the Rio Grande Valley starting this weekend.

Brownsville exhibition on South Texas history, injustices set to open Saturday

To celebrate the opening of an exhibition about the history of South Texas and how artists creatively challenge racial and environmental injustices, a reception...

Pope to be hospitalized for days with respiratory infection

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory infection Wednesday after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days and will remain in the Rome hospital for several days of treatment, the Vatican said.

UTRGV receives $2.2 million in grants for mental health services

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Wednesday that the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was awarded two federal grants for more than $2 million.

Veterans gather for 50th anniversary of Vietnam War at Harlingen VA Clinic

HARLINGEN — Sheri Smith gave a heart-wrenching delivery of the Star-Spangled Banner Wednesday morning at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic, where veterans and their families gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Photo Gallery: Veterans gather for 50th anniversary of Vietnam War at Harlingen VA Clinic

HARLINGEN — Veterans and their families gathered to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Wednesday morning at the Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic.

US Rep. Gonzalez introduces bill to make Valley International Airport entry port

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez introduced the Honest Runway Labeling Act, which would designate certain airports within 30 miles of the northern or southern border as ports of entry while terminating the corresponding airport’s user fees, including Valley International Airport in Harlingen.