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Death Row appeal continues: Lucio’s family, supporters embark on statewide tour

HARLINGEN — Family members of Melissa Lucio and their allies announced a statewide tour Wednesday to reveal what they claim is the real story...

Mercedes ISD board nixes recording closed-door sessions

The board president of the Mercedes Independent School District opposed Tuesday an item that would have required the board to record executive session discussions,...

Edinburg police identify victims of murder-suicide

Edinburg police classified the deaths of a couple whose bodies were discovered at an apartment complex Tuesday morning as a murder-suicide, a news release...

Weslaco school board, superintendent communications to be recorded

The Weslaco school board approved a policy Tuesday evening that would record all communications between the district’s trustees and its superintendent and make those...

Pharr officer’s observation leads to seizure of nearly 3 tons of meth

A Pharr police officer who noticed Tuesday that several tanker trailers did not have hazard placards resulted in the seizure of an estimated 700...

UTRGV to honor late professor with dance

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is honoring one of its professors who died of breast cancer in 2021 by holding a dance...

Bravettes crush Mustangs, advance to second round

McALLEN — The Donna High Bravettes’ season came to an end last year during the bi-district playoffs, falling to the McAllen Memorial Mustangs on...

Circo Hermanos Vazquez sets stage in McAllen for first time

For the first time ever, Circo Hermanos Vazquez has come to McAllen with death-defying shows as part of its 2022 tour. Located near I-2 and...

Edinburg police investigating double homicide

The Edinburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1700 block of Jason Avenue that left two dead. A statement from the city said...