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Rep.: Trump’s planned visit to RGV may occur same day as impeachment vote

Preparations are underway in the Rio Grande Valley to coordinate a visit from President Donald Trump.  According to the White House, the president will be visiting Alamo on Tuesday for a ceremonial trip regarding the border wall. "President Trump is expected to travel to Alamo, Texas, on Tuesday to mark the completion of more than 400 miles of border wall — a promise made, promise kept — and his Administration’s efforts to reform our broken immigration system," a White House official stated in an email.

Valley MPO to push for state funding for several projects

The Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization has big plans for the new state legislative session. Pharr Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez, who serves as the RGV...

McAllen deemed 15th safest city in US

McALLEN — A financial website that analyzed the costs of crime across 300 different U.S. cities named McAllen the 15th safest in the country,...

Cameron County cities show strong sales tax numbers

HARLINGEN — Sales tax allocations for the first month of the year jumped significantly for Valley cities over the previous month, mirroring a strong...

Attorney announces bid for McAllen District 1 seat

McALLEN — An attorney here announced her intention to fill the seat Commissioner Javier Villalobos is vacating to run for mayor. Attorney Lucia Thompson announced...

Cold front to bring chilly weather to RGV

Get ready for some more chilly weather in the Rio Grande Valley, as a cold front is expected to arrive late Sunday morning and...

Brownsville health leaders advise on how to stick to new year’s resolutions

According to a recent study by WalletHub, Brownsville is one of the top 10 worst cities for keeping resolutions. “To help Americans stick to their...

State orders Valley businesses to reduce capacity, halts elective surgeries

Businesses in the Rio Grande Valley will have to drop to 50% capacity and elective surgeries will be halted because the state now considers...

Virus vaccine demand is huge; Brownsville clinic to take place next week

As a new surge of holiday-gathering-related COVID-19 cases grips the Rio Grande Valley, the demand for the vaccine greatly surpasses supply. Esmeraldo Guajardo, administrator for...

City manager provides update on Brownsville’s 2020 achievements

On Friday morning, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual "Friday with the city: a virtual manager's update" where Brownsville City Manager Noel...