Tag: Cameron County

While the fate of the man suspected of selling a weapon used in the fatal Matamoros kidnapping of four U.S. citizens unravels before a federal court, the problem of gun smuggling underscored by the arrest will likely continue.

Osiel Cardenas Jr., the son of drug kingpin Osiel Cardenas Guillen, has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a gun smuggling charge, federal court records reflect.

McALLEN — There will soon be over 100,000 more households and businesses connected to the 21st century thanks to a $200 million, privately funded fiber optic project.

HARLINGEN — After about two years of planning, the city’s project aimed at bridging a digital divide that’s swallowed about a third of households here is on hold.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX 34th District) and U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX 19th District) introduced a bipartisan piece of legislation to permanently expand access to emergency medical care for Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid beneficiaries.

If your Easter weekend plans include visiting Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, there will be plenty of activities to keep everyone hopping.

The Texas General Land Office has announced more than $18.5 million in disaster relief funding that will aid communities across the Rio Grande Valley affected by the floods of 2019.

The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for its Connecting Texas 2050 plan and is seeking the public’s input on recommendations for the state’s long-range transportation plan.

Dunkin’ knew what was coming after dropping “Donuts” from its brand: breakfast tacos.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is looking for students interested in being a part of its first marching band to play at football games and other events.