Tag: Cameron County
Osiel Cardenas Jr. sentenced to over eight years in prison for gun smuggling
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.
Valley-wide fiber optic project aims to connect 175,000 households by 2026
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.
City of Harlingen officials mulling options to bridge digital divide
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.
US Rep. Gonzalez introduces health care bill
Gladys Porter Zoo to have Easter fun for all
If your Easter weekend plans include visiting Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, there will be plenty of activities to keep everyone hopping.
Texas General Land Office announces new disaster funding awards for RGV
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.
TxDOT seeks comments from public on state’s future transportation plan
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’ does the inevitable; adds breakfast tacos to menu
Dunkin’ knew what was coming after dropping “Donuts” from its brand: breakfast tacos.
UTRGV to start marching band program
Weapon used in Matamoros murder, kidnapping of four Americans came from U.S.
One of the weapons used in the fatal kidnapping of four American citizens in Matamoros was linked to a Valley man who was arrested over the weekend.