Editorial: New restrictions on refugees only continues bad policies, doesn’t address real problem
Brownsville Mayor John Cowen and Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza were in our nation's capital on Tuesday to hear President Joe Biden announce new restrictions on people trying to immigrate into this country. In essence, the mayors witnessed the president concede defeat on border issues — and possibly hand the November election to Donald Trump.
28-year-old La Feria man killed in Weslaco area crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one man dead Friday night near Weslaco.
San Benito man killed in fiery crash Friday night
Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one man dead Friday night in the San Benito area.
TSTC students increase auto collision repair skills with suspension overhaul
Harlingen Speech and Drama Kids go to national competition
HARLINGEN — Meet Rick.
SaveRGV to sue SpaceX, says ‘deluge system’ not permitted
The environmental group SaveRGV announced this week that it had sent a letter to SpaceX providing notice of intent to sue under the Clean Water Act over what SaveRGV says are “numerous ongoing violations of federal law” at the company’s Boca Chica/Starbase launch site.
Hazy days: Valley’s air quality much worse than larger metropolitan cities
It's no secret that the Rio Grande Valley's air quality hasn't been the best recently. But did you know that even Los Angeles and New York City, where smog was once synonymous with their skylines, have better air quality than South Texas.
Best in Texas: USA Today poll ranks Isla Blanca Park state’s No. 1 beach
In a poll, USA Today confirmed what Rio Grande Valley residents and others have known for generations: Cameron County has the two best beaches in Texas.
Three Valley locations listed as endangered by preservation organization
A nonprofit preservationist organization has released its annual list of places it deems endangered, and three Rio Grande Valley locations are on this year's list.
‘New era of hope’: Medication treating early-onset Alzheimer’s now in Valley
DHR Health can now administer a new Alzheimer's medication that is used to target one of the fundamental pathogens that leads to the disease.