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Question of proof for eligible conditions emerges in vaccine rollout

On Jan. 13, a mother and daughter seeking a COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic hosted by Hidalgo County and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD were questioned...

12 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Cameron County

Twelve more Cameron County residents have died from COVID-19 related causes, the county health department reported Monday afternoon. This raises the total number of COVID-19...

San Benito to mull paving way for $115 million project, 2000 new jobs

SAN BENITO — Imagine a $115 million convention center and hotel complex featuring restaurants, retail shops, office suites and entertainment venue near the corner...

Bill backing effort to ID migrants now law

EDINBURG — Five years after it was proposed on the House floor, U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez’s Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act was signed...

Bill pushes for law school in Valley

Efforts by local lawmakers to pave the way for the region’s first public law school are underway. State Rep. Armando “Mando” Martinez, D-Weslaco, will present...

733 new coronavirus cases in Hidalgo County as 13 more die

Hidalgo County reported 13 more COVID-19 related deaths and 733 new cases of the virus Monday morning. The deaths include a man over 70 from...

Art Business Incubator SPI celebrates first graduating class, welcomes new artists

From providing a space to create colorful and inspirational works of art to receiving on-going business training involving branding, sales and marketing, this new...

Season-high eight RGV basketball teams earn TGCA statewide rankings

A season-high eight high school girls basketball teams across the Rio Grande Valley have earned statewide rankings in the latest edition of the Texas...

Port Isabel HS band student wins virtual contest

PORT ISABEL — A student’s passion for music led him to winning a chance to learn from a tubist of a renowned musical organization. Port...

Expert: Keep face masks on, practice social distancing just a little longer

HARLINGEN – Keep the masks on – for now. As people line up to get vaccinated against COVID-19, medical professionals across the U.S. urge people...