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McAllen ISD eyes belt-tightening with little wiggle room in the budget

McALLEN — Facing a tight fiscal situation, McAllen ISD school board trustees will once again consider approving their 2023-24 budget Monday, a conversation that's liable to feature some tough decisions.

Brownsville woman arrested for trying to smuggle Mexican spider monkey

A Brownsville woman is under arrest after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers determined she was trying to smuggle a Mexican spider monkey into the country.

Firefighter, resident taken to hospital in Pharr house fire

A firefighter and a resident were transported to a local hospital after a house fire spread to another nearby home in Pharr on Wednesday.

Gladys Porter Zoo ready to introduce Ben the bear to visitors

A bear from Missouri known for escaping his exhibit twice in a month, is officially ready to meet the Rio Grande Valley.

McAllen commissioners name new mayor pro-tem

The McAllen City Commission named a new mayor pro-tem Monday evening.

Hidalgo Co. agencies hosting free events to highlight Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is highlighting three free public events happening in Hidalgo County this week to promote the June Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness month.

New exhibit at Brownsville Museum of Fine Art explores evolution of Lucha Libre

BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville Museum of Fine Art invites the public to step into the ring with "Lucha Libre Mexicana: 90 Anos De Historia."

Incumbent Joe Martinez prevails in Mercedes runoff

MERCEDES — Incumbent Joe Martinez secured a second term as the Mercedes Place 3 commissioner when he defeated former commissioner and challenger, Leonel Benavidez, in a runoff election here Saturday.

Photo Gallery: Drag Me To Brunch entertains crowd while raising money for Comfort House

Smiles were everywhere during a fundraiser that aimed to help Comfort House in McAllen on Sunday, June 4, after the organization faced a fire that led them to asking the community for aid.

Texas Water Development Board approves nearly $25M for RGV wastewater projects

Millions of state dollars will soon be headed to the Rio Grande Valley to fund several infrastructure projects that will bring wastewater service to several communities across Hidalgo and Cameron counties for the very first time.