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American Meteor Society publishes photo of Valley meteorite

The American Meteor Society says it has a picture of the meteorite that fell to the Earth this week and captured the hearts and...

TSTC Aviation Maintenance program celebrates first female FAA certification in more than a decade

HARLINGEN — Women have clearly shown themselves to possess exceptional talent in technical careers, including in aviation maintenance. Julia Farris, of Hidalgo, is one of...

Photo Gallery: ‘Biggest little rodeo in Texas’ opens in Los Fresnos

When there’s a dip in the temperature, a distant sound of hoofbeats across the dirt and the smell of funnel cakes wafting through the air—it’s rodeo time.

TSTC students share the impact of a technical education during CTE Month

HARLINGEN — A technical education, such as Texas State Technical College provides, can give students the skills they need for good-paying jobs — a...

Harlingen city manager earns ‘above-average’ marks

HARLINGEN — After more than a year on the job, City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez’s high marks on his job performance might be landing him a raise.

COVID deaths increase by 12 in Valley; 1,300 new cases reported

At least another dozen residents from the Rio Grande Valley died due to COVID-19 related complications, officials with Hidalgo and Cameron counties reported this week.

UTRGV gets $6 million to research cancer health disparities on border

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley this week received a $6 million cancer research grant from a state agency that will be used to research cancer disparities on the border.

As the Legislative Session gains steam, Valley lawmakers’ new bills focus on victims’ rights...

Three Hidalgo County legislators announced bills this week that focus on strengthening the rights of sexual assault victims, adding protections for law enforcement and first responders, and bolstering health care in the Rio Grande Valley.

US attorney for southern district lays out immediate plans in McAllen

McALLEN — U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani made it clear Friday morning what his vision is as the new top attorney for the USAO’s Southern District of Texas, one of the largest districts in the country, and there is no room for public corruption in that vision.

Photo Gallery: US attorney for southern district lays out immediate plans in McAllen

McALLEN — U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani made it clear Friday morning what his vision is as the new top attorney for the USAO’s Southern...