Commentary: Is our democracy in decline?
The greatest danger today in the United States is our political system itself. Among the greatest problems we face are the policy of gerrymandering and passage of the Citizens United legislation. Both practices are counter to the idea of democratic government as meant by our Constitution. They are counter to the idea of one man, one vote. A third problematic part of our government is the absence of term limits.
Hidalgo County settles lawsuit with family of man who died after pandemic arrest
A McAllen federal judge on Friday afternoon signed off on a confidential settlement between Hidalgo County, four deputies, two nurses and the family of a 22-year-old man who died after suffering a severe neck injury over an Easter weekend 2020 arrest for allegedly violating a local COVID-19 emergency order and public intoxication.
Comic Con bringing Cary Elwes, Corey Feldman, Chuck Norris to RGV
Inconceivable! And yes, we do know what that word means.
Brownsville judge closes John Allen Rubio’s latest appeal
Death Row inmate John Allen Rubio's pursuit of habeas corpus relief has been officially closed.
La Joya ISD board approves policy barring employees from public office
LA JOYA — The school board here voted unanimously Thursday on a new board policy that prohibits certain district employees from holding elected office with the superintendent saying it is to ensure problems of the past do not repeat themselves.
Valley’s water scarcity concerns continue to mount
As lake levels at Falcon and Amistad international reservoirs continue to drop, people in the Rio Grande Valley are becoming increasingly concerned, including one of Hidalgo County’s highest leaders.
New tech highlights Driscoll’s $100M, 8-floor children’s hospital in RGV
EDINBURG — Two-and-a-half years after breaking ground and after what seems like an eternity for residents who have waited for a children's hospital that they don't have to drive out of the Rio Grande Valley for certain care, Driscoll is now preparing to open its doors here with much in store leading up to its May opening.
$10M renovation at UTRGV building aims to draw business, reach research status
EDINBURG — The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will be renovating the Community Engagement & Student Success Building, which will be renamed, with around $10 million to feature six new office centers, research labs and business incubators.
Former San Juan cop gets probation for assaulting handcuffed man
A former San Juan cop on Friday was sentenced to a year of probation for hitting a handcuffed man in his groin area with his knee in 2015.
McAllen-based Lone Star National Bank earns high ranking from S&P
Lone Star National Bank has been named a top performing bank in the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Banks with assets of $3-10 billion.
