Feds arrest 12 accused of extorting $27 million out of transmigrantes
The Department of Justice has charged a dozen people, including the son-in-law of a former Gulf Cartel leader, with extorting at least $27 million from transmigrantes and using threats of violence to include four murders in Mexico to monopolize the border industry.
Free legal aid might be coming to Harlingen
HARLINGEN — Soon, the Harlingen Public Library might be offering residents a system giving them free legal aid to help them in court.
Harlingen officials plan to dip into tax zone
HARLINGEN — The city is planning to dip into one of its three tax financing zones’ revenue to help fund a $1.6 million street project aimed at improving cargo and passenger access to Valley International Airport.
TxDOT kicks off anti-drunk driving campaign
Nearly one in four fatal holiday season traffic accidents are DUI-involved crashes, and TxDOT is kicking off its “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign to raise awareness of the danger.
TxDOT floats $250 million for bike, pedestrian safety
TXDOT officials have announced they are making around $250 million available to communities to make travel safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Father’s surgery inspires De La Pena to enroll in TSTC’s Surgical Technology program
Master Naturalists’ training set for January
A new crop of Texas Master Naturalists will hit the books and field with the South Texas Border Chapter in January.
State Christmas tree growers having boom year
Texas’s $250 million Christmas tree industry is having a good year, the Texas A&M Forest Service reports.
Rising foods prices pushing more families to seek help
HARLINGEN — Hunger is a constant for many, and there is always a need.
