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Flood advisory extended in Cameron County

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has extended a flood advisory for South Central Cameron County until 3:30 p.m. today. At 1:35 p.m., Doppler radar...

Bill lets local cities, counties bypass state to expand Medicaid

By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Local governments would be able to bypass conservative state leaders and implement their own Medicaid expansion programs for...

Windless days spell trouble; BPUB chief IDs grid weakness

The National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley station on Monday issued an excessive heat warning for deep South Texas, which means peak electricity demand...

Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller running for reelection

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Monday he would seek reelection, putting to rest speculation that he could challenge Gov....

San Benito community celebrates 697 high school graduates

This past Friday night, the lights shined brightly at Bobby Morrow Stadium as just over 5,500 members of the San Benito community proudly celebrated...

Abbott’s border wall allows him to score points with Trump’s base, be in 2024...

Gromer Jeffers Jr. The Dallas Morning News DALLAS — When Greg Abbott last week unveiled plans to build a wall along the nation's southern border...

Valley temperatures soar as summer starts

The Rio Grande Valley and much of the state of Texas experienced hotter than usual temperatures for this time of the year, an event...

Reynosa Saturday shooting death toll increases to 19

The death toll from Saturday’s shooting in Reynosa increased to 19, according to a news release from the State of Tamaulipas. The shooting happened Saturday...

Falcons standout to play baseball for Schreiner

LOS FRESNOS – There was a well-deserved feeling of accomplishment for Los Fresnos pitcher/infielder Sidney Moore on Monday. Since he was 3 years old hitting...

One death, 162 new COVID cases reported in Valley

Hidalgo County officials reported a single death due to COVID-19 and 68 new cases of the disease Monday. County officials reported a Weslaco man in...