RGV’s facing rise in substance abuse, experts say
It’s well-established that the hardships incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic drove many to alcohol, illicit drugs or other harmful substances. The Rio Grande Valley was not the exception during that time, according to data provided by behavioral health experts in the region which showed a rise in substance abuse here.
Valley law enforcement responding to rash of vehicle thefts
Rio Grande Valley law enforcement agencies have seen a significant rise in the number of car thefts, which some officials say is the result of organized criminal activity that’s driving demand for specific vehicles stolen in the region before being smuggled across the border.
South Padre Island artist makes impression with upcoming exhibit
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — To succeed at journalism or art, you must be able to take quick notes.
Woman falsely jailed for murder over an abortion sues Starr County, DA’s office
A woman who was falsely indicted and jailed on a murder charge for having a self-induced abortion has filed a federal lawsuit against Starr County, its district attorney and the assistant district attorney who attempted to prosecute the case.
Editorial: Valley agriculture is in crisis; need for economic diversity becoming more important
Even with recent developments in retail, finance and aerospace, agriculture remains the biggest part of the Rio Grande Valley’s economy, and three crops have dominated our agriculture market: citrus, cotton and sugar cane.
Commentary: Look at the damage done to the Valley by LNG exports
Last month, the Biden administration announced a pause on new liquefied natural gas export approvals while it reconsiders the impacts these projects have on the public’s health and safety, the climate, the economy and national security. This “pause” is a baby step in the right direction.
A ‘Voice’ and an ‘Idol’: Two Valley residents selected for national contests
It’s giving #Puro956.
From Brownsville to Tijuana, new book seeks to paint a different picture of the...
A new book about the U.S.-Mexico border is seeking to give readers an intimate look at an area of the country that has long been displayed in national media as a region dominated by border wall, immigration crises and cartel violence.
Valley students selected to final stage of NASA HUNCH program
Eight Valley teams in the NASA HUNCH program this year are advancing to showcase their projects for a final design review at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 16 and 17.
Is this an early April Fools’ joke? 7-Eleven announces hot dog-flavored sparkling water
Hot dog water? Hmm, maybe?
