Execution scheduled for condemned Cameron County man
An execution date has been scheduled for a 46-year-old Cameron County man convicted of a brutal murder in 1998.
Melissa Lucio death penalty case headed back to Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
A judge on Friday signed off on an agreed order between the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office and appellate attorneys for Melissa Lucio that she did not have access to evidence that would have corroborated her story that her 2-year-old daughter died from a fall, not child abuse.
Harlingen doctor found not guilty of manslaughter
A Cameron County jury on Monday found a 43-year-old Harlingen doctor not guilty of manslaughter.
San Benito man facing multiple charges for operating private revenge porn group
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office on Monday announced the arrest of a 23-year-old San Benito man accused of running a private revenge porn group.
TSTC students prepare for competitions at upcoming SkillsUSA Texas conference
HARLINGEN — The month of April promises to be a thrilling and competitive challenge for more than 80 students from Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.
Commentary: Action sought on water treaty
This letter was sent to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Nunez pursues better life in TSTC’s Drafting and Design program
HARLINGEN — After working in some unfulfilling jobs, Carlos Nunez sought a career that would give him a better life. So he contacted an enrollment coach at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location.
Editorial: State conservatorship of IDEA charter schools should remain focused on administrative issues
The Texas Education Agency has taken over control of the IDEA charter schools, the state’s largest and arguably most successful charter school program.
Commentary: Is our democracy in decline?
The greatest danger today in the United States is our political system itself. Among the greatest problems we face are the policy of gerrymandering and passage of the Citizens United legislation. Both practices are counter to the idea of democratic government as meant by our Constitution. They are counter to the idea of one man, one vote. A third problematic part of our government is the absence of term limits.
Comic Con bringing Cary Elwes, Corey Feldman, Chuck Norris to RGV
Inconceivable! And yes, we do know what that word means.
