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Migrant apprehensions continued upward trend in February

By Julián Aguilar, Texas Tribune EL PASO — More than 100,000 people were either apprehended by or surrendered to federal immigration officials on the U.S.-Mexico...

Clinics to be held across Cameron County

LOS FRESNOS — This week, all of Cameron County’s teachers will all be vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday. Today, county health officials plan...

Beach Park at Isla Blanca to open in May

Located near the beaches of South Padre Island, this summer attraction is gearing up for another season of fun. Beach Park at Isla Blanca will...

Retiree reaches out to help unit of Boys and Girls Clubs in Harlingen

HARLINGEN — Blessings for all. That’s what drives Dora Conner to keep giving all she can to the kids at the LeMoyne Gardens Unit of...

Experts say woods should be loaded with spring turkeys

Experts are predicting another successful year for Texas wild turkey hunters with the regular season set to begin later this month. The primary subspecies of...

Fun in the sun: A look into SPI’s Spring Break 2021

As communities start taking their spring vacations, many are heading to places where they can enjoy the warmer weather. Now through March 19, is marked...

Decision time: Restaurant owners discuss Abbott order

Decision time came Wednesday for restaurant owners across the Rio Grande Valley on whether or not to open their eateries to full capacity and...

Lucio III, Canales part of Dem caucus’s pandemic committee 

Two Rio Grande Valley state representatives will be part of a committee that aims to make sure that the House passes “meaningful” COVID-19 relief...

COVID cases, deaths creeping downward in Valley

Hidalgo County reported four COVID-19 related deaths and 238 new cases of the virus on the morning that Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide mask mandate...

Children reportedly backlogged as migrant holding capacity over 300% in RGV

More children are coming to the border alone and staying in U.S. Border Patrol detention longer than the 72-hour limit. While federal officials declined...