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Mayday aim: Biden wants everyone vaccine-eligible by May 1

WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is outlining his plan Thursday...

Lawmakers back efforts skipping migrant youths ahead of asylum line

Sen. John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar will reintroduce legislation that if passed will allow unaccompanied migrant children to skip to the head...

5 deaths, 306 positive COVID-19 cases reported in RGV

Hidalgo County officials reported 257 more people tested positive for COVID-19 as of Thursday, in addition to five deaths related to the virus, according...

Vaqueros set for WAC Tournament quarterfinals rematch against New Mexico State

EDINBURG — After a chaotic end to conference play, the UTRGV Vaqueros remain confident and undeterred entering the 2021 Western Athletic Conference Tournament this...

PHOTOS: Valley restaurants reopen

       

Cameron County reports 5 virus deaths

Five more Cameron County residents have died from COVID-19 related causes, the county health department reported Wednesday. Three deaths were reported in Brownsville and one...

Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking a year of loss and disruption, President Joe Biden on Thursday signed into law the $1.9...

UTRGV returns to WAC Tournament to mark one-year anniversary of COVID-19 pandemic

EDINBURG — One year ago, the UTRGV men’s basketball team was beginning its typical game-day routine with optimism running high for good reason. The Vaqueros...

Doctors urge community to continue COVID safeguards

As vaccination efforts continue to ramp up in the Rio Grande Valley, local health experts are urging residents to continue to follow COVID safety...

How to Get the COVID Vaccine

Looking to get the COVID vaccine? While vaccination clinics are popping up left and right, it can be hard to get a slot. Any local vaccination...