The Monitor

BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis weekend is the return of Galax Z Fair VI, and I’m most excited about seeing Rio Jordan and Juanito Castillo on...

BY DAVID BOWLESIn 1987, author Toni Morrison published “Beloved,” a powerful tour-de-force that snagged her the Pulitzer Prize and that opened the door for...

BY STATE SEN. JUAN 'CHUY' HINOJOSAWith 140 days behind us, I reflect on a difficult 85th Texas Legislature that ended with tension and conflict....

EDINBURG — There will be two events held here this year to commemorate Juneteenth, the annual celebration that marks the announcement of the abolition...

BY STATE REP. R.D. 'BOBBY' GUERRAThis past legislative session, I worked hard to pass HB 2537, which was signed into law by Gov. Greg...

When it comes to developing a workforce, a hamburger works better than a doughnut.When it comes to developing a workforce, a hamburger works better...

AIM Media Midwest on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Civitas Media’s more than 30 daily and weekly newspapers in Ohio and West Virginia.AIM Media...

Democrats, not guns are problemFederal background checks do help to identify known criminals and prevent them from legally purchasing firearms. But background checks do...

BROWNSVILLE — A South Padre Island man who pleaded guilty to having nearly 1,500 images of child pornography on his laptop computers and electronic...

RAYMONDVILLE — The sprawling building once home to the city’s Walmart Supercenter is ready for a major makeover.RAYMONDVILLE — The sprawling building once home...