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New Texas COVID-19 cases count below average, deaths average

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A below-average number of new COVID-19 cases was reported Wednesday, while deaths matched the Texas' average, according to state health...

International arrival: Harlingen airport gains Mexico flights

HARLINGEN — Valley International Airport and low-cost Mexico airline Viva Aerobus announced a partnership Wednesday that results in direct nonstop flights from Harlingen to...

Cameron County files lawsuit against sheriff

BROWNSVILLE — The Cameron County Commissioners Court filed a temporary restraining order petition against Sheriff Eric Garza alleging he is taking actions beyond his...

Where are the wings? Shortage affecting local restaurants

HARLINGEN— In the beginning of the pandemic, toilet paper was scarce. Now, another shortage is affecting restaurant owners. Nationally, chicken wing processors are low in...

Raymondville has space available for vaccine clinics

Raymondville ISD still has slots available for their vaccination clinics which are taking place Wednesday night and on Saturday. On-site registration is available for both...

UTRGV men’s, women’s soccer dominate All-WAC distinctions

EDINBURG — UTRGV’s men’s and women’s soccer teams cleaned up the Western Athletic Conference’s all-conference awards, combining for 17 All-WAC selections voted on by...

Ex-Texas lieutenant governor arrested after alleged assault

DALLAS (AP) — Former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was arrested on a family violence charge in Dallas and released from jail early Wednesday...

Lawyer: Man accused in Texas mass shooting was harassed

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The employee accused of opening fire at a Texas cabinet-making company was harassed by his colleagues before he fatally shot...

Despite normal spring, Texas electric grid seeks power boost

By TERRY WALLACE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — The electric grid manager for most of Texas issued an electricity conservation watch Tuesday, appealing to customers...

South Padre Island to host job fair

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Looking for a job? From retail and hotels to restaurants, several businesses in the Laguna Madre area are in search of...