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O’Rourke set to campaign in the Valley during early voting weekend

Beto O’Rourke is coming back to the Rio Grande Valley this weekend with early voting in full swing. A news release from the gubernatorial candidate’s...

Man charged with sexually assaulting/holding captive special needs woman

A 26-year-old Brownsville man has been arrested by police after he was accused of sexually assaulting a special needs woman and holding her captive...

Lasara officials stepping up school security

LASARA — School district officials here are stepping up security amid parents’ concerns stemming from the arrest of a 19-year-old student who authorities said...

Beating the odds: Harlingen golfer achieves hole-in-one

HARLINGEN — Around 25 years ago, Lynda McCullough’s interest in sports led her to take on golf and immediately fell in love with it. She...

Driven higher: Cost of gas rising again at pumps

Gas prices in the Rio Grande Valley are on the rise and will likely continue to increase, officials said Wednesday. AAA reports gas prices in...

Hidalgo County COVID hospitalizations continue to fall, but 12 more die

Twelve COVID-19 related deaths and 237 new cases were reported in Hidalgo County on Wednesday as hospitalizations continue to decline in the area. Of the...

Death Row appeal continues: Lucio’s family, supporters embark on statewide tour

HARLINGEN — Family members of Melissa Lucio and their allies announced a statewide tour Wednesday to reveal what they claim is the real story...

Baile Del Sol scheduled for Saturday

Get your Charro Days costumes and dancing shoes ready, as the 85th annual Charro Days Fiesta kicks off on Saturday with the Baile Del Sol. The...

UTRGV to honor late professor with dance

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is honoring one of its professors who died of breast cancer in 2021 by holding a dance...

San Benito school district mulls tax cut; officials look to trim spending

SAN BENITO — Folks around here can’t remember the last time the school district cut its property tax rate. But they remember the district raised...