Graduating McAllen student takes next step in pursuing theater dreams
Being in theater arts for most of her life, Victoria Martinez, a graduating McAllen High School senior, has dreams of becoming an actress and is the first Valley student to earn a trip to the New York City Jimmy awards after winning two Joci Awards in San Antonio.
SaveRGV to sue SpaceX, says ‘deluge system’ not permitted
The environmental group SaveRGV announced this week that it had sent a letter to SpaceX providing notice of intent to sue under the Clean Water Act over what SaveRGV says are “numerous ongoing violations of federal law” at the company’s Boca Chica/Starbase launch site.
Hazy days: Valley’s air quality much worse than larger metropolitan cities
It's no secret that the Rio Grande Valley's air quality hasn't been the best recently. But did you know that even Los Angeles and New York City, where smog was once synonymous with their skylines, have better air quality than South Texas.
McAllen police still trying to identify victim of Thursday homicide
The McAllen Police Department has not yet been able to identify the victim of a Thursday homicide.
Best in Texas: USA Today poll ranks Isla Blanca Park state’s No. 1 beach
In a poll, USA Today confirmed what Rio Grande Valley residents and others have known for generations: Cameron County has the two best beaches in Texas.
Three Valley locations listed as endangered by preservation organization
A nonprofit preservationist organization has released its annual list of places it deems endangered, and three Rio Grande Valley locations are on this year's list.
Weslaco traffic stop nets nearly $400K in alleged drug money
A Mexican citizen was arrested Wednesday after a Hidalgo County Sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop and discovered large bundles of bulk cash that amounted to nearly half a million dollars, according to a criminal complaint.
‘New era of hope’: Medication treating early-onset Alzheimer’s now in Valley
DHR Health can now administer a new Alzheimer's medication that is used to target one of the fundamental pathogens that leads to the disease.
Galveston man dies in crash near Garceño after falling asleep at wheel
A 62-year-old Galveston man died Thursday morning after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing.
Final suspect in fatal McAllen shooting sentenced to prison
The final adult suspect in a 2022 fatal shooting in McAllen has been sentenced to prison.