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Texas Sen. John Cornyn talks border security, binational trade during RGV visit

EDINBURG — The Rio Grande Valley — and the binational border that defines it — is a place not well understood by outsiders, despite its steady place in national headlines.

New shopping center called Shary Town Plaza under development

Sharyland shoppers will soon have some new options for where to spend their cash with the announcement of a new shopping center.

Harlingen man acquitted of fatal Edinburg stabbing

A 62-year-old Harlingen man has been found not guilty of capital murder for the 2016 fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man in Edinburg and was acquitted of three counts of aggravated sexual assault over allegations regarding his ex-girlfriend, court records indicate.

Mercedes man gets 30 years for shooting, killing ex-wife’s daughter

A 39-year-old Mercedes man was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to shooting and killing his ex-wife’s 19-year-old daughter.

San Juan to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for new city hall

The city of San Juan will be unveiling its highly anticipated new city hall with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday.

McAllen woman charged in deadly shooting pleads guilty to lesser charge

A 20-year-old McAllen woman who was initially charged with murder was released on bond pending her sentencing after she pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Thursday.

Houston lawyer opens investigation into refinery explosion that killed 2 RGC men

A Houston-based attorney announced Monday that he is launching an investigation into a Pecos refinery explosion that killed two Starr County men.

Mission initiative gives community access to wide range of tools

The city of Mission recently unveiled its newest initiative, the Community Tool Shed, which provides free access to a wide range of tools for the community.

Olympic dreams: Former IDEA Quest distance runner revving up for run at 2024 Olympics

McALLEN — When Valery Tobias first started running cross country in seventh grader, she didn’t know how it worked. Her mom recalls Tobias asking her...

District 32-6A heavyweights Los Fresnos, Weslaco clash in GOTW

District 32-6A takes centerstage for a second straight week in the RGV, with a pair of heavyweights in No. 5 Los Fresnos and No....