Cameron County reports 5 more virus deaths
Cameron County has confirmed five more COVID-19 related deaths and 303 new coronavirus cases here.
The deaths were reported in Brownsville, Harlingen, La Feria and...
San Benito CISD offers remote learning option after winter break
SAN BENITO — After a holiday break, students are being welcomed back to class at this school district with the option of having face-to-face...
A Helping Hand: Rio Hondo schools director creates resource center
RIO HONDO — Born and raised in Rio Hondo, Dr. Mayte Lozano Chapa knew she wanted to give back to the community where she...
Valley congressmen tell of insurrection on Capitol Hill
Three local congressmen described the tense moments they lived through Wednesday as a mob stormed through police and briefly took control of the Capitol.
U.S. Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, Filemon Vela and Henry Cuellar were inside the House Chamber at the time Congress met to certify the Electoral College votes when thousands of supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol leading some to breach the chamber in protest of the election results.
Chaos descended with Capitol police drawing weapons within the proceedings and space considered sacrosanct, with federal lawmakers taking cover and being escorted out. Among them was Gonzalez, D-McAllen, who often announced he was safe via Twitter and at one point asked followers to “pray for our democracy.”
COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic set for Harlingen
HARLINGEN — Cameron County will hold its first COVID-19 community vaccination clinic in Harlingen on Friday, targeting people 65 and older and those suffering...
Oncologist, fire chief stress safety of COVID vaccine for cancer patients
It’s safe for cancer survivors and patients undergoing chemotherapy to take the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a local specialist.
DHR Health oncologist Dr. Lee Drinkard...
Biden selects Brownsville native for White House staff
Brownsville native Adrian Saenz was appointed by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as deputy director of the Office of Public Engagement, a role in...
Biden selects Brownsville native for White House staff
Brownsville native Adrian Saenz was appointed by President-elect Joe Biden to serve as deputy director of the Office of Public Engagement, a role in...
Delgado’s conviction affirmed by appellate court
A U.S. appellate court denied convicted former state District Judge Rodolfo Delgado’s claim that the government failed to provide sufficient evidence during his federal...
Hospitals initiate restricted visitor policies
Valley Regional Medical Center and Valley Baptist Medical Center have initiated restricted visitor policies to safeguard their patients, staff and physicians. Both hospitals will...
