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Lighten up: Feds are wrong to target-humorous highway signs

Drivers on highways in the Rio GrandeValley and other parts of Texas surely have seen informational signs that take a light approach when issuing serious warnings. Recent messages have included: “Lay off the witches’ brew: Drive sober”; “Gobble Gobble, go easy on the throttle”; and “Slow down — You’re already in Texas.”

SPI seeks to fill board positions

Officials with the City of South Padre Island are seeking applications from volunteers to fill several open positions on the city’s boards and committees.

“Why not us?” McHi set for 1st regional semi appearance since 2000

McALLEN — When Dave Campbell’s Texas Football released its predictions for District 15-5A Division I’s postseason qualifiers prior to the start of the season,...

Brownsville Animal Defense Center seeks help to care for rescue dogs

The sound of a phone ringing is a constant for nonprofit president Tony Lopez and staffer Elizabeth Dillinger as they work together in their office at the Brownsville Animal Defense (BAD) Center in Brownsville.

Committee eyes BPUB transfers: City attorney says changes could affect bond rating

A forensic audit of Brownsville Public Utility Board’s failed Tenaska power plant project, the results of which were released Oct. 5, is bringing scrutiny to a city bond ordinance that requires a certain amount of BPUB revenue to be transferred to the city to service bond debt.

Missouri man acquitted in 2019 Edinburg murder case

A Missouri man who faced life in prison was found not guilty of murder last week regarding the shooting and killing of a 67-year-old Edinburg man.

Weslaco police asking for public’s help with children’s toy drive

Weslaco police are asking for the public’s help in making Christmas a little brighter for local kids.

USPS seeks help with ‘Operation Santa’ program

You can help fulfill a child’s holiday wishes by signing up for Operation Santa, a program by the United States Postal Service. The postal service...

17-year-old shot to death near Elsa Housing Authority parking lot

Police are investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old man near the parking lot of the Elsa Housing Authority.

McAllen man gets 10 years community supervision for fatal bar fight

A McAllen man pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday for a 2016 bar fight that left a 53-year-old man dead.