TOP SHELF: Anzaldúa and ‘Imaniman’ — Living between cultures
BY DAVID BOWLESOne of the most amazing minds to arise in the Río Grande Valley was Gloria Anzaldúa, a scholar and author whose impact...
REGIONAL RAMBLINGS: Tejano, conjunto and cultural events in May
BY EDUARDO MARTINEZThis week, we’re going to have a round-up of some of the most anticipated Tejano, conjunto, and cultural events of the month...
LEED-certified steel mill at Port of Brownsville would supply auto industry
The Port of Brownsville is closer than it’s ever been to finally landing a steel mill, something it’s been pursuing for decades.The Port of...
LETTERS: On Cinco de Mayo and other Texas history dates and Brownsville’s Prayer Day
Cinco de Mayo & April 21Today on Cinco de Mayo, the entire Rio Grande Valley will be celebrating the Mexican victory at the Battle...
McAllen sees heaviest early voting since 2005
McALLEN — There were 5,476 early votes cast in person for this year’s municipal election, the most since the 2005 election, which saw 7,360...
Woman charged after liquid meth seized at bridge
A 23-year-old woman faces serious charges after authorities seized liquid methamphetamine from inside juice and milk cartons as she attempted to cross into the...
Governor seeks help fighting Zika; meeting to be held in Brownsville
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt have sent out letters to county judges and mayors seeking...
Man acquitted of murder charge in drug dealer’s death; conviction overturned
EDINBURG — An Edinburg man previously convicted of murder will soon be free.A jury exonerated Justin Rhys Scepanski earlier this week after they found him...
The treatment of diabetes through improved quality of sleep
BY NOEL LOPEZ M.D. and DIANA F. RAMIREZMany of my patients are surprised when I prescribe better sleep to treat diabetes. It is an...
Raising Cane’s to raise funds for Rio Grande Valley Schools
Local Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers resturaunts are celebrating teachers in the Rio Grande Valley by hosting fundraisers for several different area school districts.On specific...