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Edinburg North’s Leal, La Feria boys highlight dominant day for RGV at state

There isn’t much San Juanita Leal hasn’t accomplished during her career at Edinburg North. The Cougars senior has three District 31-6A titles and a...

SpaceX applies for wastewater permit; unused treated water would flow into South Bay

SpaceX has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a permit to release an average of up to 200,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day into South Bay at Boca Chica.

Students thankful for TSTC Advocacy and Resource Center’s ‘culture of caring’

HARLINGEN — With its “culture of caring,” Texas State Technical College’s Advocacy and Resource Center has made a lasting impression on many students, and the staff’s commitment has helped them to focus on their studies.

Top Cats: Panthers edge ‘Hounds in double-overtime thriller

SAN BENITO — After an interception by Weslaco High defensive back Chris Luna ended San Benito’s second overtime drive, the Panthers knew they only...

Lasara’s Ventura, Southwest’s Guerra earn top-10 finishes at state

PSJA Southwest’s Yazmin Guerra didn’t enter the 2023 UIL state cross country championships as a name to watch. The junior distance runner finished fifth at...

Hidalgo County sets target date for jail expansion in Willacy

EDINBURG — One year after the Hidalgo County Commissioners’ Court inked a 50-year lease of the shuttered Willacy County jail, officials have announced projections that the facility will again be ready to house inmates by Jan. 15, 2024.

San Benito march to honor victims of ‘Matanza’ on Sunday

SAN BENITO — For four years, Ricardo Madrigal has been leading a growing group of marchers to a remote state historical marker honoring countless victims killed in this area during one of Texas’ darkest periods.

Country Roland’s children plan to take him global as Kikker Daddy Legacy

For some, a famous family member can cast a dark shadow on one’s endeavors.

South Padre Island announces partnership with Spurs

South Padre Island has announced a multi-year partnership with the five-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs.