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Mercedes High School students shine bright with shop projects

MERCEDES — Every student in Oscar Rodriguez’s agriculture mechanics class agreed they’d each worked together to build their award-winning squeeze chute, welding trailer and flatbed goose-necked trailer.

San Benito students barred from cellphone use in class

SAN BENITO — San Benito High School’s new principal is cracking down on cellphone use during class to help focus on instruction while some students risk falling short of graduating in May.

Texas General Land Office announces new disaster funding awards for RGV

The Texas General Land Office has announced more than $18.5 million in disaster relief funding that will aid communities across the Rio Grande Valley affected by the floods of 2019.

TxDOT seeks comments from public on state’s future transportation plan

The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for its Connecting Texas 2050 plan and is seeking the public’s input on recommendations for the state’s long-range transportation plan.

Dunkin’ does the inevitable; adds breakfast tacos to menu

Dunkin’ knew what was coming after dropping “Donuts” from its brand: breakfast tacos.

High-Powered: Area 4A teams loaded with offensive weapons

Fireworks were on full display at the Class 4A level during the 2023 boys soccer season. Of the Valley’s 12 Class 4A playoff teams, all...

UTRGV to start marching band program

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is looking for students interested in being a part of its first marching band to play at football games and other events.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Texas school shooting; suspect arrested

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A student opened fire at a Dallas-area school Monday morning, killing one student and injuring another before being arrested on...

Weapon used in Matamoros murder, kidnapping of four Americans came from U.S.

One of the weapons used in the fatal kidnapping of four American citizens in Matamoros was linked to a Valley man who was arrested over the weekend.

TSTC celebrates leaders during Women’s History Month

HARLINGEN — In observance of Women’s History Month, Texas State Technical College honors three women who shine in exemplary leadership positions for their contributions...