Mixed news’ in Congress remap plan
The idea of a new U.S. congressional district that would be anchored in Cameron County is spurring some interest among South Texas Democrats.But mainly, they are all concerned about the GOP proposal...
View ArticleMan wanted for exposing himself
By NAXIELY LOPEZThe MonitorMcALLEN — Police are searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself to three women last week.Investigators did not release many details about the incident, revealing only...
View ArticleJury acquits man accused of killing teacher
By JARED TAYLORThe MonitorEDINBURG — Erick Froilan Salinas had been running for his life for more than 14 months.By late Thursday evening, he was a free man once again.Jurors acquitted Salinas of...
View ArticleAttorney: Port Mansfield man wins house eviction lawsuit
RAYMONDVILLE — A Willacy County jury ruled Friday in favor of a Port Mansfield man who port authorities tried to evict from his junk-strewn home, the man’s attorney said.“It went very, very well,” said...
View Article2 at club charged with prostitution
By ILDEFONSO ORTIZThe MonitorPHARR — Two women were arrested on prostitution charges after authorities conducted an undercover operation at Stiletto’s Cabaret, and six others were detained on...
View ArticleBoy, 13, may be victim of drowning
BROWNSVILLE — A 13-year-old boy died Friday, a suspected drowning victim in East Brownsville, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio confirmed Saturday.Lucio said a judge has ordered an autopsy for Izik...
View ArticleSheriff: Boy, 13, may be victim of drowning
BROWNSVILLE — A 13-year-old boy died Friday, a suspected drowning victim in East Brownsville, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio confirmed Saturday. Lucio said a judge has ordered an autopsy for Izik...
View ArticleGrenade attacks reported in Reynosa
McALLEN — Two separate grenade attacks and a brief firefight Saturday afternoon rocked the city of Reynosa. The violence left one dead, 10 injured and three others with nervous breakdowns. Sources...
View ArticleMan VS Wild
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Island EMS officials have been busy due to a spike in the number of people being stung by Portuguese man-of-war.Jim White, a Laguna Vista-based biologist and charter boat captain,...
View ArticleNesting sea turtles give clues on Gulf oil spill’s impact
PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE — Nearly hidden by brownish sand, the Kemps ridley sea turtle digging furiously with her back flippers as she carved out a flask-shaped hole to lay her eggs wasn’t aware...
View ArticleCuts may hurt local disaster response
MISSION — When the Rio Grande topped its banks last summer, the Mission Fire Department’s dive team was called into action.The team’s members plucked dozens of illegal immigrants caught in the river’s...
View ArticleA Giant Step for Higher Learning
HARLINGEN — In what is being touted as a “major advance” for the city, the University Center at Harlingen is nearing completion.The education center will offer 23 bachelor degree programs, 23 master’s...
View ArticleZeta, Gulf Cartel gunmen clash in Reynosa, again
REYNOSA — Zeta and Gulf Cartel gunmen clashed with each other Monday afternoon in two areas on the west side of Reynosa.The Reynosa city government’s Twitter feed first reported a “situation of risk”...
View ArticleNew city secretary excited to work in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — Amanda C. Elizondo has stepped in as Harlingen’s new city secretary. She was approved by the City Commission two weeks ago and is excited about her new position.“I am very excited,”...
View ArticleBrownsville FD, utility board cleaning dirty power lines
BROWNSVILLE — Fires involving dry and dirty power lines are making the Brownsville Fire Department and Brownsville Public Utilities Board work together to ensure residents’ safety.Since February,...
View ArticleSan Benito halts transfer of old airport to parks
SAN BENITO — City commissioners on Tuesday put the brakes on an agreement made by the last commission to turn over all the land at the former airport for parks use. Although commissioners previously...
View ArticleAutopsy: Boy broke neck, then drowned
Autopsy: Boy broke neck, then drowned BROWNSVILLE — Autopsy results show that a 13-year-old found in an inflatable pool Friday in East Brownsville broke his neck before drowning, Cameron County Sheriff...
View ArticleHigh-powered ammo destined for Mexico found in San Juan
SAN JUAN — Police found more than 1,700 rounds of military-grade ammunition, commonly used by U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, during a Monday evening traffic stop. Investigators believe the load...
View Article‘THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED’
HARLINGEN — More than 240 high school students from 16 Rio Grande Valley high schools are crawling through the mud under wire, sitting in a classroom learning about math and science, solving puzzles...
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