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Willacy County man sentenced to life without parole for kidnapping, murder
A judge on Monday sentenced a 39-year-old Willacy County man to life without parole for a fatal robbery and kidnapping in 2021.
Tiny, powerful microgreens
Microgreens may seem like the latest food fad, especially if you have recently discovered these tiny vegetable plants. There is evidence, however, that microgreens were grown by the Romans and Greeks, and they have been utilized for thousands of years.
McAllen mulls car wash restrictions
McALLEN — The City of Palms has become the latest in the Rio Grande Valley to consider imposing restrictions on commercial car washes amid a growing water scarcity crisis.
Here’s what Brownsville motorists should know regarding recent road closures
The city of Brownsville is temporarily disconnecting a traffic signal at an intersection to make way for an “essential upgrade,” while also announcing an unrelated road closure to determine the most effective solution for repairs following the discovery of a sinkhole.
San Benito special election aims to revise charter, settle hot issues
SAN BENITO — After 12 years, the City Charter is up for review in the Nov. 5 election, with commissioners asking voters to revise at least two clauses surrounding hot issues.
San Benito man dies in fiery crash
A 32-year-old San Benito man died Sunday night after crashing into a dirt culvert where his vehicle became engulfed in flames, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release.
Buffalo Soldiers: TSC honors Civil War-era troops with plaque
Amid a look reminiscent of the era, Texas Southmost College on Thursday dedicated a plaque honoring African American U.S. Army troops who served at Fort Brown during the Civil War and early 1900s.
UTRGV rocket group launches students to new heights
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Rocket Launchers passion for aerospace engineering has kept the nonprofit growing since its inception in 2015 while also doing community outreach to future engineers.
Raymondville school district kicks off Fire Prevention Week
RAYMONDVILLE — “Stop, drop and roll!”
Report indicates immigrants contribute billions to Valley economy
The American Immigration Council (AIC) released a report detailing the economic impact immigrants have in the Rio Grande Valley.