DPS Highlights Crime Lab’s Vital Role for National Forensic Science Week
During National Forensic Science Week, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the Crime Laboratory Division.
SpaceX Targets Sept. 28 for Starship’s 14th Flight Test
The 14th flight of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Tuesday, September 22, pending regulatory approval. The 75-minute launch window will open at 7:15 a.m. CT.
Alamo Museum Brings Karankawa History to Life for Students
 Homeschool students received a hands-on lesson in Texas Indigenous history Sept. 22 as Maria del Pilar Garza Museum Director Alejandro Oyoque shared his knowledge of the Karankawa people and guided students in building a bow.
PSJA ISD Drumlines Earn Top Honors at Competition
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) percussion students showcased their talents and skills at the Roma Gladiator Drumline Contest held Saturday, September 12, 2026, earning top placements across multiple divisions.
Federal Indictment Issued for Ex-Utah Postal Worker Over Discarded Primary Ballots
An indictment was unsealed charging a former postman with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) with unlawful secretion, destruction, and delay of mail after he allegedly unlawfully threw away mail that he was entrusted to deliver – including approximately 300 mail-in ballots to registered voters in Utah.
KINGSMEN Celebrates Continued Growth with Second Brownsville Location
The Grand Opening of KINGSMEN’s second Brownsville location will take place Friday, September 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The celebration will take place at 635 International Blvd. in Brownsville, Texas.
Six RGV Leaders Confirmed for ZERA Leadership Day Conference
Two additional Rio Grande Valley leaders have been confirmed as panelists for the 2026 Leadership Day Conference, bringing the total to six as organizers prepare for the Oct. 30 event in Pharr.
STC Board Votes to Save Taxpayers $1.3 Million Through New Tax Rates
In a special meeting called by the South Texas College Board of Trustees, board members voted to adopt tax rates that will, over the years, save taxpayers approximately $1.3 million.
U.S. Courts Sentence Mexican Gang Member Following Repeated Illegal Reentries
A 36-year-old citizen of Mexico has been ordered to federal prison for unlawfully reentering the United States after multiple prior removals. Â
DHR Health Enhances Ear, Nose, and Throat Care with Addition of Dr. Tess Hill
As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding access to outstanding healthcare throughout the Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Tess Hill to its growing team of physicians. Dr. Hill joins DHR Health as an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat physician) and looks forward to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
