67.1 F
McAllen

The Monitor

EDITORIAL: State deportation bill an assault on justice, Mexico, Constitution

The Texas Legislature has passed a bill that would enable local law enforcement agencies and courts to arrest suspected illegal immigrants and deport them to Mexico. Gov. Greg Abbott, who has clamored for stricter border policies in his calls for special sessions, is sure to sign it.

Alton pastor gets 12 years for sedating, assaulting women

EDINBURG — Melquisedec Chan, the 58-year-old pastor from Alton who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two women he had sedated, was sentenced to 12 years in prison Thursday evening.

McAllen school board opposes changing agenda powers

McALLEN — A proposed McAllen school board policy that stirred up discussion regarding the number of board members required to place an item on the agenda failed to pass but resulted in other changes.

Launch window for SpaxeX second test flights opens at 7 a.m. Saturday

The 120-minute "test window" for SpaceX's second Starship orbital flight attempt from Boca Chica/Starbase opens at 7 a.m. on Saturday, according to the company.

Alton pastor who pleaded guilty to sexual assaults seeking leniency

During the third day of the punishment trial for the 58-year-old Alton pastor who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two women, witnesses described the pastor as “honest,” “transparent” and a “visionary.”

Police investigating vehicle that crashed into Edinburg restaurant

Edinburg police are investigating an incident where someone crashed into a restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.

FAA green-lights Starship launch from Boca Chica

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk earlier this week announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was informed that approval for a second Starship orbital flight attempt “should happen” in time for the launch to happen on Friday.

Édgar Barrera is the producer behind your favorite hits — and the Latin Grammys’...

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Édgar Barrera is one of the most in-demand people in music. He's worked with everyone from Madonna and Shakira to Peso Pluma and Karol G. He has one Grammy and 18 Latin Grammys already to his name, and is the top nominee at Thursday's 2023 Latin Grammys ceremony.

Palmview, Hidalgo County join forces for rural ambulance service

Hidalgo County officials have joined forces with the city of Palmview to provide rural ambulance service to portions of the county’s Precinct 3.

Missing woman in McAllen found

An 85-year-old woman who was reported missing on Monday has been found.