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Police identify victim, suspect in fatal crash

HARLINGEN — Harlingen police have identified 65-year-old Edna Fay Lasley as the victim of a Monday fatal auto-pedestrian crash. Daniel James Wirsche, 27, is suspected...

SPI, Boca Chica sea turtle nesting season begins

Each year, sea turtles emerge from the sea and visit the shores of South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach to nest. April marks the...

Valley Baptist Health System receives platinum recognition for organ donation efforts

Valley Baptist Medical Health System has been nationally recognized for its efforts to help bring the gifts of life and sight to the community...

Matamoros Gulf Cartel Leader ‘El Vaquero’ arrested

The leader of the Gulf Cartel and operational commander in Matamoros was arrested Tuesday, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Evaristo Cruz Sanchez, known...

Texas, Louisiana sue US government over deportation holds

DALLAS (AP) — Texas and Louisiana sued the federal government Tuesday alleging immigration authorities have declined to take custody of people who have been...

Charming partnership: Don’t mess with Texas and James Avery launch charm

This week James Avery Artisan Jewelry debuted a new Don't Mess with Texas charm to celebrate a litter-free Texas. The charm features the instantly recognizable...

Texas AG’s lawsuit claims Biden officials are breaking federal immigration law

Chuck Lindell Austin American-Statesman AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration Tuesday, alleging that federal authorities are illegally declining to...

7 Willacy residents COVID-19 positive

RAYMONDVILLE —State health officials have found seven more Willacy County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, pushing the rural area’s total case count...

Texas lawmakers advance bail bills opponents say do little for poor people in jail

Texas’ systems for deciding who should remain behind bars while awaiting trial have long been criticized for unfairly keeping poor people locked up simply...

Harlingen holding biggest vaccination clinic today

HARLINGEN — Across Cameron County, residents are rolling up their sleeves to get their COVID-19 shots as Texas health officials boost the state’s vaccine...