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Raymondville school district becomes vaccine hub

RAYMONDVILLE — The Raymondville school district is turning into Willacy County’s COVID-19 distribution hub. Earlier this week, the Texas Department of State Health Services designated...

Exec says Amazon returns pulled 2 million into Kohl’s in 2020

Shutdowns, lockdowns and social-distancing have taken a big bite out of retailers’ profits over the last year. Kohl’s department stores were no different, and this...

Valley vaccine providers unsure about allocation of new J&J shot

COVID-19 vaccine providers in the Rio Grande Valley don’t know if and when they will receive the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is...

Cameron County working to give teachers COVID-19 vaccine

Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. said his office is working with districts across the county to determine how many teacher need to receive...

Texas teachers, child care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

By Aliyya Swaby | Texas Tribune Texas teachers are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, health officials announced Wednesday. Effective immediately, all Texas vaccine providers should include...

Do you need to wear face masks in stores?

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is lifting the face mask mandate that has been in place across the state for eight months. The ruling takes...

Hidalgo Co. reports 10 virus deaths, lower hospital numbers as officials continue concern over...

As case activity continues to be reported daily, with Hidalgo County numbers reporting double digit deaths but continuing declining hospitalization rates, Cameron County Judge...

Neuro Intensive Care Unit under construction at Valley Baptist

HARLINGEN — A groundbreaking ceremony took place Monday on a new neuro intensive care unit at Valley Baptist Medical Center that will provide an...

SPI expects a ‘family’ Spring Break

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — In prior years, many college students made their way to the Island to enjoy their vacation by the beach. However, as...

Businesses react to Texas governor dropping mask mandate

Business operators in Austin and throughout Central Texas expressed a mix of uncertainty, anger and relief after Gov. Greg Abbott's announced that he's lifting...