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Smell of death resulted in arrest of McAllen cousins; rescue of 94 animals
A call from a delivery driver “saying it smelled like death” and that dogs were howling inside a residence in the 3400 block of Ozark Avenue resulted in the arrest of two McAllen cousins who had 93 dogs and a cat inside a two story house, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Judge denies John Allen Rubio motion targeting former Cameron County DA
A federal judge in Brownsville last Thursday denied Death Row inmate John Allen Rubio’s motion for discovery.
Memorial lights it up in second half, advances to regional tournament
ALICE — McAllen Memorial scored seven goals in the second half — including one from goalkeeper Karen Oviedo — and the wild, galloping Mustangs...
RGV’s facing rise in substance abuse, experts say
It’s well-established that the hardships incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic drove many to alcohol, illicit drugs or other harmful substances. The Rio Grande Valley was not the exception during that time, according to data provided by behavioral health experts in the region which showed a rise in substance abuse here.
Valley students selected to final stage of NASA HUNCH program
Eight Valley teams in the NASA HUNCH program this year are advancing to showcase their projects for a final design review at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 16 and 17.
Jubilee kids in Harlingen learn about colleges and careers
HARLINGEN — Fermin Zamorano in his white lab coat and stethoscope moved from one table to another, exploring all the opportunities within his reach.
Finalist named to take retiring Sharyland ISD superintendent’s position
McALLEN — The Sharyland ISD school board named Elaine Howard, deputy superintendent of Boerne ISD, as the finalist for superintendent position with current superintendent Maria Vidaurri retiring.
UTRGV accepts invitation to join Southland Conference
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will join the Southland Conference as a full-time member beginning in July 2024, the UTRGV athletics department announced Monday.
Harlingen South wins state title, 10 lifters crowned state champs
Harlingen South and Edinburg IDEA College Prep captured team state titles and 10 RGV powerlifters were crowned individual state champions at the Texas High...
Progreso mayor stored, packaged drugs at middle school he worked at, feds say
Federal prosecutors allege that Progreso’s mayor stored and packaged drugs at the middle school he worked at and went into hiding after his brother was arrested last year for drug trafficking.