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Expert rates vaccine rollout; Says stick with precautions to beat virus

Any semblance of a return to pre-pandemic normality is still months away, though there is a way to hurry it along, and that is...

Are casinos coming to Texas? Gambling industry eyes state

By Bob Sechler, Austin American-Statesman A push by Las Vegas Sands to legalize casinos in Texas is moving forward, despite odds of success that appeared to...

Tax numbers show strong holiday sales for most

HARLINGEN — The majority of the Valley’s big cities had a retail holiday season to remember, pandemic or no pandemic. December sales tax allocations statewide...

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...

TSC drafting student finds his stride

With a knack for drafting and design at a young age, Cristian Banda knew this was the career for him, and now Texas Southmost...

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...

TPWD temporarily closes fishing on Texas coast 

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued a temporary closure to saltwater fishing along parts of the Texas coast to protect resources during...

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...