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‘It’s starting’: Cartel threat looms as migrants surge in Reynosa

New challenges lie ahead for Rio Grande Valley-based organizations helping thousands of migrants either sent back to or arriving in Reynosa, a Mexican border...

Construction to begin at popular Arroyo City park

Work to resurface roadways and parking lot improvements at popular Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park is set to begin in about a week. The work...

Hidalgo County daily COVID cases drop to 65

Hidalgo County reported just one additional death related to COVID-19 on Monday along with 65 new cases of the virus. The county reported 28 of...

Democrats question authenticity of Republicans concern for migrants

By Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune As the Biden administration continues to struggle to address an increase of migrant apprehensions on the U.S.-Mexico border, the White...

Corporate criticism of GOP-led voting bills spreads to Texas

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The ranks of big corporations now criticizing GOP efforts to restrict voting access spread Thursday...

Harlingen to hold huge vaccine clinic; wristbands given out Tuesday

The City of Harlingen will administer 3,000 first doses of the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday, April 7, at the Harlingen Convention Center from 6...

Poll: Border woes dent Biden approval on immigration

By WILL WEISSERT and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling the sharply...

Woman struck, killed on Business 77

Harlingen Police say a woman was struck and killed be a vehicle on one of the city's busiest streets around 7:30 a.m Monday. Police say...

Paddleboater missing near Port Mansfield

A passenger on a paddleboat remained missing Sunday near Port Mansfield as the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies continued to search. Coast Guard officials...

Aquarium ‘moss balls’ may contain live zebra mussels

Federal officials are warning aquarium hobbyists that common “moss balls” of algae used to clarify water and reduce odor have been found to harbor...