Border Patrol finds multiple bodies around Falfurrias
FALFURRIAS — Border Patrol agents recovered multiple unidentified bodies and individuals seeking assistance near the checkpoint Tuesday, according to the U.S. Customs and Border...
UTRGV Provost named president of SUNY at Albany
EDINBURG — Havidán Rodríguez, founding provost at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and former interim president of UT-Pan American, has been named...
Peñitas begins work toward providing water services
PEÑITAS — The city is preparing to be independent when it comes to water services for its residents.Earlier this month, city commissioners authorized City...
LETTERS: On congressional ‘fools,’ James Comey and Texas property tax relief
Congressional ‘fools,’ ‘spoiled tots’What, who and why in the world have we elected those we title as representatives to the Congress of our country?...
Former adult probation officer surrenders to authorities in connection with bribery investigation
PHARR — A former employee surrendered to authorities Tuesday afternoon in connection with an investigation into possible bribery and theft at the county’s adult...
COMMENTARY: UT System: Stop polluting
BY DAVID MATIELLA AND ANDREW COSTIGANSIn April, 177 faculty and staff from across the University of Texas System wrote Chancellor William McRaven urging him...
Sen. Cruz to participate in McAllen Fourth of July Parade
Sen. Ted Cruz will be a guest at McAllen’s annual Fourth of July Parade this year.McAllen Mayor Jim Darling said Cruz will give remarks...
LETTERS: On better driving and funding UTRGV School of Medicine
Obey traffic lawsWhy is it hard to comply with traffic laws? Ignoring traffic signs can be very dangerous. There have been many accidents in...
Starr County Commissioner dies over the weekend
RIO GRANDE CITY — Starr County Commissioner Raul “Roy” Peña died Saturday at the age of 67.“We’re extremely saddened and extremely saddened for his...
RGV trip to DC uses strength in numbers
WESLACO — The importance of the Rio Grande Valley’s first united trip to Washington was seen in its volume.When officials from the Valley visit...