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Abbott’s latest executive order lacks clarity, poses ‘logistical nightmare’

BY VALERIE GONZALEZ AND MARK REAGAN | STAFF WRITERS  A lack of clarity over Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order authorizing state law enforcement to...

Pharr brothers indicted for vigilante murder of stepfather who was accused of sexual abuse

The Pharr brothers accused of beating their 42-year-old stepfather to death after learning that he had been accused of sexually abusing their half-sister have...

Gonzalez Garza sworn in as first woman elected Mission mayor

MISSION — The city made history Monday, swearing in Norie Gonzalez Garza as the first woman to serve as mayor there.

Eying expanded footprint, Food Bank RGV breaks out the paint for Empty Bowls

McALLEN — Magdalena Aguinaga sat at a table in the Radisson Hotel on Saturday afternoon, painting a ring of red hearts around a ceramic bowl at Food Bank RGV’s Empty Bowls Paint Party Kick-off.

McAllen receives $63M loan for Anzalduas bridge expansion after project price increases

The city of McAllen was approved for a loan of up to $63 million for the expansion of the Anzalduas International Bridge, a project that now carries a higher price tag than initially expected.

FBI agents arrest Mission mayor’s nephew

Multiple sources have confirmed that the FBI has arrested Jorge O’Caña Jr., nephew to outgoing Mission Mayor Armando O’Caña, and brother to Hidalgo County...

Donna chief says politics at root of his termination

It was politics, not a dereliction of duty that led to his termination as Donna police chief, Gilbert Guerrero said.

McAllen ISD employee opinion survey suggests desire for more pay, doubts about leadership

On the bright side, more people participated in this year’s McAllen ISD employee opinion survey. On the not so bright side, many of their opinions weren’t as favorable as they were last year.

‘Fuel to fight’: Local officers help boost law enforcement dream of boy with cancer

MERCEDES — A pair of Alton police units slowly drove down North Texas Avenue on Wednesday afternoon toward the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds.

Police say Mercedes superintendent ‘interfered’ with abuse investigations

Mercedes ISD Superintendent Carolyn Mendiola was arrested for allegedly interfering with an investigation into an improper relationship between a teacher and a student, and Mercedes police say they are investigating more allegations of interference.