Trump highlights border wall in first address since Capitol riot
SAN JUAN — There were two legacies at play Tuesday when President Donald Trump visited the Rio Grande Valley: one that was about 450...
Passion and pride greet Trump in Valley visit
Love him or hate him, a visit by the president is still a spectacle that’ll bring out a Rio Grande Valley crowd in the hundreds, even on a cold day in the middle of a pandemic amidst national political furor and civil unrest.
Fans and detractors took to the streets Tuesday, with supporters extolling his virtues in lively rallies and high-profile state Democrats, including Julian Castro, sweeping into town to criticize his presidency.
Local group shows support for Trump
HARLINGEN — Trump flags waved in unity from the parking lot of the Christian Fellowship Church early Tuesday morning as more than 50 cars...
San Benito Fire Chief Watkins dies at 67
SAN BENITO — San Benito Fire Chief Danny Watkins died Tuesday of complications weeks after contracting COVID-19, officials said.
Watkins, 67, who contracted the coronavirus...
Point Isabel ISD receives donated PPE masks
PORT ISABEL — As the coronavirus pandemic continues to create hardships for communities, companies and groups are lending a helping hand.
Point Isabel ISD recently...
Trump’s visit to border nothing new for politicians
Despite calls to cancel his trip to the Rio Grande Valley, President Trump arrived Tuesday afternoon to commemorate the completion of 450 miles of...
The Latest: President Trump’s visit to the border wall
UPDATE: 3:55 p.m.
President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One just after 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon following his remarks near the border wall an hour...
Heavy police presence at Texas Capitol as lawmakers return
By JIM VERTUNO and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 100 Texas troopers, including dozens wearing tactical vests and carrying riot...