Ex-Border Patrol agent gets two years for lying about drug seizure
McALLEN — A former U.S. Border Patrol agent was sentenced to two years in prison for lying to federal agents.U.S. District Judge Randy Crane...
Edinburg man charged with smuggling migrants in minivan
A traffic stop conducted by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper Sunday afternoon began routinely enough, when he pulled over a Dodge Grand...
Starr County authorities: Money missing from city of La Grulla
The Starr County special crimes unit reported via its Facebook page on Tuesday that public funds have gone missing from the city of La...
Cuellar: Committee gives priority to new federal courthouse in McAllen
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, announced Tuesday that a key committee will recommend McAllen as a priority for a new federal courthouse.The recommendation from...
Where are they now?: Mission Vets’ Vela thriving early in pro career
BY TJ GARCIANoel Vela is still 18 years old.He’s just three months from Mission Veterans High School’s graduation ceremony. He just bought his first...
No. 1 San Benito faces No. 3 McAllen Memorial in the Game of the...
The McAllen Memorial Mustangs are just one week removed from traveling to Weslaco East to knock off the Wildcats 28-14, and that wasn’t even...
UTRGV, LUPE to host DACA information sessions
KNOW YOUR RIGHTSThe University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) are conducting informational sessions Tuesday and Wednesday for Deferred...
LETTERS: Thanks to McAllen from Harvey victims, online classes and Constitution Day
Harvey victims thank McAllenMy name is Susan Johnson and I’m from Portland, Texas. My husband, Larry, and I had to evacuate our home on...
Pharr mayor confirms he is not seeking Hidalgo County judge post
Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez confirmed Tuesday that he is not planning a bid for county judge, this despite a push for such a run...
McAllen passport division open for Passport Day
McALLEN — The City of McAllen's Passport Division will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23 as part of...