Hidalgo’s municipal judgeship brouhaha gains complexity
HIDALGO — For almost three decades the municipal judge post has been filled by political allies of those in power here, and the most...
Proposed border wall in Starr County may exceed $784 million
RIO GRANDE CITY — The 32 miles of proposed border wall in Starr County may cost as much as $784 million, according to U.S....
Castro to open annual UTRGV Distinguished Speaker Series
EDINBURG — Julián Castro, the former mayor of San Antonio and Obama administration cabinet member, will be the first speaker for the University of...
Overnight lane closures on interstate in Mission area
The westbound lanes of Interstate 2/U.S. 83 will be reduced to one lane from Los Ebanos Road to La Homa Road tonight and Thursday,...
COMMENTARY: Equal housing conditions for all in the RGV
BY JOSUÉ RAMIREZHidalgo County residents have made many strides in demanding advances in important public services such as lighting and adequate drainage. Over the...
LETTERS: On Hurricane Beulah, LNGs and ‘corrupt’ Palmview
Beulah memoriesI have read with interest your stories about Hurricane Beulah. Having lived in the Valley all of my life, and in San Juan...
Mercedes ousts city manager
MERCEDES — After only two months on the job, Mercedes commissioners ousted the city manager at a commission meeting on Tuesday.Daniel Tijerina began as...
Climate change tour stops in McAllen to spark conversation
McALLEN — A small group of concerned community members turned out Tuesday evening for a presentation and discussion on climate change.The meeting was part...
Weslaco city candidate withdraws from District 2 race
WESLACO — Despite campaigning, a now-former commissioner candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot this November.Edward Mejia, 30, submitted a certificate of withdrawal...
Agua SUD director resigns, position to be phased out
PALMVIEW — Oscar Cancino, the executive director of the Agua Special Utility District, announced his resignation Monday as the district seeks to eliminate the...