Becoming Titans: Brownsville Jubilee continues to rise among RGV soccer ranks
As water scarcity pummels Valley agriculture, cities will begin to feel the pinch
McALLEN — Medium range weather models from the National Weather Service in Brownsville indicate that the Rio Grande Valley will again experience a hot and dry spring this year, further exacerbating historic low water levels at the two international reservoirs that supply the region.
Brownsville’s W.F. Strong appointed to Texas State Historical Association board
Doors just keep opening for W.F. Strong, Brownsville resident, Falfurrias native, author and gravelly voiced narrator of the National Public Radio program "Stories From Texas."
Editorial: Vackar family continues to serve as prime examples of community involvement
Robert and Janet Vackar have long made a name for themselves in running and expanding the Bert Ogden Auto Group across the Rio Grande Valley; it's named after Janet Vackar's father, who founded the business decades ago. The Vackars' name also will live on as a result of their continued generosity to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Pink Mamba mentality: McAllen all-girl robotics team advocates for women in STEM
The Pink Mambas, an all-girls robotics team from McAllen’s James Nikki Rowe High School, takes their mamba mentality and passion for STEM to encourage other girls to break stereotypes and follow their dreams no matter the obstacles.
101 pounds of meth seized at Hidalgo International Bridge
A man from the United States was arrested on Wednesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge discovered over 100 pounds of methamphetamine inside his vehicle as he attempted to enter the country.
Progreso mayor stored, packaged drugs at middle school he worked at, feds say
Federal prosecutors allege that Progreso’s mayor stored and packaged drugs at the middle school he worked at and went into hiding after his brother was arrested last year for drug trafficking.
IMAS, McAllen partner for free World Water Day event Saturday
McAllen Public Utility and the International Museum of Art & Science invite the community to celebrate World Water Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at IMAS, 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen.
Texas’ SB 4 may not result in many arrests in the Rio Grande Valley
Texas' SB 4 sent the state swirling into confusion this week as the Supreme Court briefly allowed the immigration law to go into effect for several hours before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals placed the legislation's implementation on hold.
