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From McAllen High to CSI: Vegas, South Texas actress makes her way to CBS

CSI: Vegas is set to premier Thursday, and Rio Grande Valley fans of the popular crime drama may recognize one of the show’s regulars.

Visiting judge denies order seeking removal of other judge from hearing Melissa Lucio case

A visiting state district judge has denied a request from attorneys representing a Harlingen mother sitting on death row for killing her daughter that 138th state District Judge Gabriela “Gabby” Garcia recuse herself from hearing the case.

Students react to premier showing of ‘Sister Act’ at the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory

HARLINGEN – Sister Act’s exaggerated comedic antics and eloquent vocal performances convinced the young audience they were seeing an authentic and crafted presentation.

Coastal flood warning issued for island areas of Cameron, Willacy and Kenedy counties

With the possibility of flooding on Cameron County beaches, County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. announced Thursday that Boca Chica Beach and access areas No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 at Andy Bowie Park on South Padre Island will be temporarily closed due to Hurricane Ian.

Fourth person accused in immigrant smuggling operation sentenced to prison

The fourth and final person accused of participating in an immigrant smuggling operation near San Benito has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison.

Trial for three accused of embezzling money from immigrant shelter pushed back to January

A federal judge has signed an order agreeing the embezzlement case against the president, CEO and finance director for International Education Services or IES is “complex” and has pushed back their trial date to January.

Lyford game room made at least $21M in just over a year, 2 arrested

They weren’t cashing out toilet paper at the El Toro Game Room in Lyford.

Harlingen district seeks neighborhood watch program

HARLINGEN — Amid a year of murders and shootings, Linda Ramos has been working to launch a neighborhood watch program to help take back the streets.

Some providing free cup of joe on National Coffee Day

For all you coffee lovers looking to get a cup of coffee for free, your day has arrived.

Man already in custody for one murder, arrested in another

A man already being held at the Carrisalez-Rucker Detention Center in Olmito for allegedly committing a murder in Harlingen, has been charged with another murder that occurred outside the Harlingen city limits, authorities said.