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CBP officers report 19% uptick in cocaine seized, 177% of “inadmissibles”

A report from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection states that there was a significant increase in narcotics, unreported currency, weapons and numerous immigration...

Officials: Man arrested on parole violation had murdered his mother

A 61-year-old man found wandering along Highway 281 in La Feria on New Year’s Day had been sought on a warrant charging him with...

Sales tax revenue up 10.5 percent for December

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.93 billion in December, 10.5 percent more than December 2021. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on...

Cameron County commissioner and pharmacist warns COVID is still very much active

COVID is still around, and all you have to do is watch the news or read the newspapers to know that at least 400 to 500 people a day in the United State is dying of coronavirus or coronavirus related issues, said David A. Garza, precinct 3 Cameron County commissioner.

Vexus Fiber delivering high-speed internet in McAllen, Harlingen

Lubbock-based Vexus Fiber has announced it is rolling out a high-speed fiber optic network in the Rio Grande Valley.

Cameron County bailiff arrested for DWI now charged with firing gun on NYE

A Cameron County courthouse bailiff found slumped over in his vehicle at a traffic light on New Year’s Day, is now charged with firing a gun at several habitations that same day.

ERCOT independent monitor says Texas shouldn’t meddle with power market

AUSTIN — The independent authority for Texas’ power grid operator ERCOT has a novel idea for how state officials should tackle restructuring Texas’ electricity market in the wake of 2021′s deadly winter storm: do nothing.

Bullet dodged: Citrus growers’ freeze fears not realized

Rio Grande Valley citrus growers, already dealing with lingering drought and still recovering from the devastating February 2021 freeze, dreaded what forecasters said was headed this way in the days leading up to Christmas.

COVID-19 hospitalizations reach 108, saw 125% jump in December

COVID-19 hospitalizations across the Rio Grande Valley remained relatively high this week after experiencing a climb that began in November.

With no winning ticket sold, Mega Millions jackpot increases to $785 million

The Mega Millions jackpot keeps rolling after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night — the white balls 1, 3, 6, 44...