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Texas Rangers, Amarillo Police Solve 1997 Cold Case Murder
Using modern forensic testing, investigators have now identified the man responsible for the brutal murder of a woman at an Amarillo park nearly 30 years ago. The suspect, Jimmy Dale McClinton, of Buchanan Dam, died in November 2025 at the age of 81.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Aims to Help Students Learn to Read
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Improving America’s Literacy Act. This bipartisan legislation directs federal education funding toward instruction focused on teaching five essential pillars for literacy, based on the Science of Reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.
STC’s Margarita Vanguelova Reflects on Decades of Teaching
When South Texas College Professor Emeritus Margarita Vanguelova first arrived in the Rio Grande Valley nearly two decades ago, she brought a global perspective shaped by engineering projects across three continents.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. Sgt. Ted Takayuki Tanouye
Army Tech. Sgt. Ted Takayuki Tanouye posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in western Italy during World War II.
Mercedes Man Facing Charges After Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
A 28-year-old Mercedes resident has been indicted on charges related to a death linked to the use of fentanyl.
McAllen’s Premier Wine and Arts Fundraiser Returns September 12th
The McAllen Performing & Cultural Arts Foundation, in partnership with H-E-B, officially announced the return of Noche de Vino, taking place September 12, 2026, McAllen's premier wine, food and music fundraiser dedicated to supporting the performing arts and celebrating the region’s vibrant arts community.
Governor Abbott Surveys Flood Damage In Cotulla
Texas Border Business COTULLA - Governor Greg Abbott surveyed flood damage and held a briefing and press conference to provide an update on the state’s...
Governor Abbott Announces Latest Round of Statewide Board and Advisory Appointments
This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Image for illustration Texas
Mexican National Living in Donna Sentenced to Federal Prison on Drug Charges
A 48-year-old illegal alien from Mexico living in Donna has been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to traffic multiple drug loads.
Edinburg PD Needs Public’s Help Identifying Vehicle in Hit-and-Run Property-Damage Case
The Edinburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run property-damage incident that occurred Thursday, July 23, in the 3700 block of Lori Morgan Drive.


































