In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Rabies can spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal. A person can also be exposed if their pet is unvaccinated for rabies and has contact with a rabid animal. 

The Cano family announced July 14 that Flower Guerrero has been appointed marketing director for its portfolio of businesses.

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $1,491,504 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to replace critical airfield signage, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).

A 20-year-old Edinburg man has been sentenced for distributing child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor.

As executive director, Wynn will help lead day-to-day operations, strengthen campus partnerships and support a student-centered environment at the HECM.

In 2024, South Texas College graduate Cagri Burak Bicak arrived in the Rio Grande Valley with limited English and the determination to build a new future.

Five bills introduced by U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz became law last week as provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, according to her office.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Gateway to the Americas Bridge recently intercepted two live parrots hidden within a small container during a wildlife smuggling attempt.

In a decisive demonstration of border security, U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Laredo North immigration checkpoint on Interstate 35 intercepted an illegal alien attempting to enter the United States with fraudulent identification documents during a late-night Greyhound bus inspection on July 7.

 Teach For America (TFA) Rio Grande Valley is proud to announce the investment of $5,000 from Texas Mutual to support the recruitment, development, and retention of educators and leaders serving students across the region.