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NWS: Dangerous, life-threatening weather expected Monday

“Do not, do not, do not go out Monday morning,” warned National Weather Service forecasters in Brownsville after upcoming worst-case weather scenarios were confirmed...

H-E-B to temporarily reduce store hours due to weather conditions

Due to the weather conditions throughout Texas, H-E-B will temporarily reduce their hours of operation, the grocery chain announced Saturday afternoon.  “At H-E-B, our top...

Massive winter storm prompts disaster declaration; stress to Texas’ electricity grid

By Megan Menchaca and Mitchell Ferman | Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration Friday afternoon for every county in Texas as a...

Bi-District Roundup: Donna IDEA Secures First Playoff Win in School History

Though Donna IDEA began competing in the University Interscholastic League at the start of this season, it didn’t take long for the Titans to...

Sea Turtle, Inc. prepares for cold-stunned turtles

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — When there’s a sudden change in weather and temperatures continue to remain chilly, these conditions could cause sea turtles to...

Vipers lose Spalding to Rockets, Thomas waived

The Houston Rockets on Friday called up center Ray Spalding from their NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, and signed him...

Harlingen’s hometown vaccinations run smoothly

HARLINGEN — For Elaine Flores, her COVID-19 vaccination is a “life-saver.” On Friday, Flores was among 1,000 people 65 and older who received the vaccine...

Another 17 RGV residents lost to COVID-19

An additional 17 Rio Grande Valley residents died due to complications from COVID-19, county officials reported Friday. Thirteen of those individuals were from Hidalgo County...

Willacy County to open ‘warming center’; Community Safe Room to serve as shelter

RAYMONDVILLE — Willacy County is turning its Community Safe Room into a “warming center.” Officials will open the safe room at 10804 Bus. 77 in...

1,000 virus vaccines given at Harlingen Convention Center

HARLINGEN — City officials today opened their first COVID-19 community vaccination clinic, turning the new Harlingen Convention Center into drive-thru stations as they planned...