Deadline for second round of PPP loans extended to May 31
The deadline for businesses to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan was quickly approaching its end, but swift intervention by lawmakers has granted...
Hawks defeat Cougars in bi-district overtime thriller
HARLINGEN — Harlingen South assistant coach Jose Galvan described the Hawks’ 2-1 overtime win over Edinburg North in a Class 6A bi-district game as...
Cameron County reports 3 virus deaths
Three more Cameron County residents have died from COVID-19 related causes, the county health department reported Friday.
All three deaths were reported in Brownsville and...
Mexican diesel tankers disappear at Port of Harlingen
HARLINGEN — The daily flow of Mexican truck traffic picking up diesel at the Port of Harlingen has slowed to a mere trickle, apparently...
Look out for pedestrians is TxDOT message
With spring now in full force, more people are expected to be out and about, both walking and driving.
The Texas Department of Transportation is...
Four more variant cases of COVID-19 reported in Hidalgo County
Another four cases of a variant strain of COVID-19 were confirmed in Hidalgo County for a total of eight cases and another five in...
RGV officials: New American Rescue Plan fixing CARES disparity
HARLINGEN — A U.S. Census undercount isn’t costing the area as much as last year’s staggering disparity in federal coronavirus relief funding, local officials...
South Padre Island skatepark to be completed in May
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — From beginners to pros, skateboarders of all skill levels will soon be able to enjoy riding and performing tricks in...
SPI EDC board discusses new projects
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — From electric vehicle charging stations to a deep water marina, some new ideas are on the table in this coastal...
Health concerns block some Texans from testifying on voting
By ACACIA CORONADO The Associated Press/Report for America
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As Texas legislators gather in person Friday to consider sweeping changes to who...