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Final sentence handed down in cocaine bust in Bass Pro Shop parking lot

The third of three men accused of trying to sell cocaine to an undercover FBI confidential informant earlier this year in the Bass Pro Shop parking lot in Harlingen, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.

Harlingen police arrest man accused of robbing person at gunpoint

Harlingen police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of robbing a person at gunpoint, but what was allegedly stolen was not revealed.

Mega Millions jackpot is now near $500 million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, and Friday’s jackpot is close to $500 million.

Cooler temperatures on tap for the Valley on Tuesday

After weeks of waiting, the Rio Grande Valley will finally experience fall-like temperatures early next week as a cold front will make its way through the area late Monday night.

RGV 6A Football Notebook: Cats lean on three-headed rushing attack

When lining up against Edinburg High’s offense, teams are forced to pick their poison, with three of District 31-6A’s top rushers suiting up for...

Coast Guard searching for missing swimmer off South Padre Island

The U.S. Coast Guard Thursday morning continued its search for a missing 17-year-old man in the water off South Padre Island. Coast Guard Sector Corpus...

Texas Dems to divert about a third of state staff to District 15 race

The Texas Democratic Party will be dedicating about a third of its staff to support progressive candidate Michelle Vallejo in the competitive race for Texas’ 15th congressional district after national democrats pulled political ads.

Harlingen High School South Hawk Band readies for Pigskin Jubilee

HARLINGEN – The thunderous announcements of the tubas seemed to herald the arrival of something glorious and beautiful, the seamless presence of clarinet voices sending their salutations into the sky above the Harlingen High School South Hawk Band.

San Benito schools revamp purchase policy

SAN BENITO — School district officials are taking steps to address a $223,800 forensic audit’s findings including “possible” violations of the Texas Government Code.

Maintenance on SH550 to cause closures

Drivers using SH550 for their commute Wednesday and Thursday will need to be prepared for some closures.