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Rio Grande Valley actress stars in Lifetime Movie Network film Sunday

Economedes High School graduate Angelica Briones didn’t always enjoy auditioning.“I’ve learned to love the audition process. I didn’t always like it (because) I used...

TOP SHELF: ‘Invisible Man’ and the vital reality of the self

BY DAVID BOWLESIn 1945, author Ralph Ellison, disillusioned by the leadership of the American Communist Party and of the African-American community in general, began...

REGIONAL RAMBLINGS: Four musical gems on YouTube

BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis last week of May, we are going to take a look at four gems you can find on YouTube.>> Paul Simon...

EDITORIAL: Regional hike-and-bike trail anticipated in RGV

Thankfully more people in the Rio Grande Valley are making a real effort to exercise regularly and be healthier by walking, hiking and running...

BRIEFCASE: Connie Hernandez marks 15 years with New York Life

Concepcion S. “Connie” Hernandez, a New York Life agent based in Edinburg, is marking her 15th anniversary with the firm.In 2003, Hernandez took a...

State standouts up for Wrestler of the Year awards

Six state qualifiers from Hidalgo county comprise the nominees for Boys Wrestler of the Year and Girls Wrestler of the Year.The winners will be...

More active hurricane season predicted

HARLINGEN — After nearly 12 years of no major hurricane hitting the United States coast, federal weather forecasters yesterday predicted a more active hurricane...

Family believes jealousy led to Willacy County woman’s murder

RAYMONDVILLE — Nora Conde Villalobos’ family has found bitter closure.RAYMONDVILLE — Nora Conde Villalobos’ family has found bitter closure.Yesterday, authorities officially confirmed remains pulled...

Where are they now?: McAllen High’s McGowen making waves in spring after redshirt

BY TJ GARCIAMcALLEN — McAllen High running back Josh McGowen burst onto the Valley football scene in 2015 showing no mercy and taking no...

Walking home: McAllen High senior baseball players graduate at special ceremony

McALLEN — As McAllen High baseball coach Eliseo Pompa said, “It is hard to schedule a three-game series when you have graduations (the same...