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Roma police chief laid to rest after succumbing to COVID-19

ROMA — As the cold January winds shifted toward the area, family and community members shared in the warmth of their love and admiration...

SpaceX preps for new launch; Starship SN9 fires engines Wednesday

A successful static-fire engine test shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday clears the way for a high-altitude launch from Boca Chica Beach of SpaceX’s Starship...

Local lawmakers at Capitol amid violent election protests

4:30 P.M. UPDATE:  Vela commented on his situation during a phone call at 3:18 P.M., CT.  “Members are spread out everywhere. Members,” Rep. Filemon Vela paused...

Commission approves item to let residents vote on term limits

During a city commission meeting on Tuesday, elected officials approved an item that will let citizens decide to have term limits on the mayor...

Willacy County awaits first vaccine shipment

RAYMONDVILLE — A week after his vaccination, Police Chief Uvaldo Zamora is waiting for most of his officers to take the vaccine to protect...

Second community vaccine clinic to open in La Joya

A second community clinic for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations is scheduled to open Thursday in La Joya. The clinic will administer Moderna COVID-19 vaccines...

Cameron County lifts curfews

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. has signed an 11th amended Emergency Management Order that includes the wearing of facial coverings and limitations on...

Man taken to hospital after being shot in McAllen

McAllen police are investigating a Wednesday morning shooting. Lt. Joel Morales said police responded to the 6700 block of North 17th Street at 7:29 a.m....

16 Willacy residents COVID-19 positive

RAYMONDVILLE — State health officials have found 16 more Willacy County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, pushing the rural area’s total case...