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Fox News hourlong special revisits border security as midterms approach

A special broadcast focusing on border security featured two members of congress from the Rio Grande Valley on Tuesday who agreed with the conservative outlet’s suggestion that the Biden administration has more work to do along the Texas-Mexico border.

Harlingen man receives prison time in intoxication manslaughter trial

Ruben Partida sat forward in his chair, waiting anxiously Tuesday afternoon to see what prison sentence would be handed down to the man who earlier in the day had been found guilty of killing his wife and daughter in a fatal DWI accident in July 2020.

Trevino disputes Garza: One press conference begets another

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. held a press conference at commissioners court chambers Tuesday afternoon to address what he said were inaccurate “complaints, allegations and comments” made by county Sheriff Eric Garza at a Sept. 22 press conference at sheriff’s department headquarters in Olmito.

Noble Texas Builders tops out new Los Fresnos middle school

Noble Texas Builders hosted the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District for a topping-out ceremony Tuesday at the district’s newest campus, Resaca Middle School.

Texas Master Naturalist classes begin in January

Another round of training to become a Texas Master Naturalist will take place starting in January for residents of Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron counties.

San Benito schools sign agreement for aerospace program

SAN BENITO - Lily Marroquin looks forward to learning about the aerospace sciences.

Jury begins deliberations in Harlingen intoxication manslaughter trial

The jury has begun deliberations in the intoxication manslaughter trial of a Harlingen man, who police said was drinking drunk when the truck he was driving collided with an SUV killing the two women inside instantly.

Ian to impact Texas coast; beaches to experience swell and wave heights

Although Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall Wednesday near the Florida coast, that doesn’t mean South Texas won’t be impacted by the storm.

Approaching cold front to bring pleasant overnight temperatures

A cold front will be making its way through the Rio Grande Valley sometime Tuesday, and although it won’t bring any chilly temperatures, it will bring drier air making it feel less humid.

Orbital launch nears: Musk says November most likely

The first orbital launch of a Starship prototype could take place from Boca Chica/Starbase as early as late October, though it’s more likely to happen in November, assuming nothing prevents a launch.