POLICE BRIEFS: Shooting, bank robbery, DPS trooper suspended
McALLEN — A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was suspended Monday after McAllen police arrested the man a day earlier.Officers arrested Jeremy Rashaad...
Edinburg to mull park, animal shelter
EDINBURG — City leaders here have two decisions to consider today that promise to draw big crowds from fierce supporters. One of them involves...
UTRGV Police Chief talks campus security updates
EDINBURG— After a few years filled with many transitions the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Police Department continues to reorganize in order to...
Second man charged in San Carlos man’s death
EDINBURG — Authorities now have a second man in custody accused in connection with a drug deal gone wrong that left one man dead.Hector...
More than 250 people sworn in as U.S. citizens
McALLEN — On Monday Chief U.S. District Judge Ricardo H. Hinojosa welcomed into the American family more than 250 people at a naturalization ceremony.Illuminating...
SURFACE TREATMENT: Emerging artists present works at McAllen Creative Incubator
BY NANCY MOYERThis is an excellent exhibit in an unfortunate location. "Luminous" is an exhibition of works by the Women of Action Collective. The...
COMMENTARY: Job market changes coming; immigrants will pay major role
BY DR. M. RAY PERRYMANThe next few decades will bring major changes in the U.S. labor market. The growth rate will slow and the...
Lucio’s open government bill gains support
BY PAUL COBLERAUSTIN — The Rio Grande Valley’s role in the open government debate during the 85th Texas Legislature just keeps growing — and...
Mission mayor defends events center investment
MISSION — A week after the mayor here publicly criticized county leaders for not asking taxpayers if they want to build a new courthouse,...
ADVICE: A mother’s legacy
BY MARIA LUISA SALCINESMothers don’t realize when they’re raising their children the impact they have on their lives.My mother died eight years ago. The...