San Benito man sent to prison for robbing bank via threatening message
McALLEN, TX – A 26-year-old local man has been ordered to federal prison for bank robbery, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.
National PREM Grant to Broaden Cutting-Edge Materials Research Awarded
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – UTRGV engineering students and faculty will be one of eight collaborative research teams around the United States dedicated to developing cutting-edge nanomaterials – materials manufactured and used on a very small scale and developed to exhibit increased performance characteristics, like strength or conductivity.
How Kids Can Stay Safe While Walking to School
Newswise — With back-to-school season upon us, kids and parents are naturally excited for some return to normalcy. In addition to putting together school supplies and mapping out schedules, there’s another thing parents should do: teach kids how to walk to school safely.
Experts offer tips for preparing kids to go back to school
Newswise — Are you a parent worried about your children going back to school in person after a year and a half of mostly virtual learning?
Major hurricane threat developing for the US Gulf Coast
AccuWeather forecasters on Thursday said it was becoming much more likely that parts of the central Gulf Coast would need to prepare for a strike from a major hurricane later Sunday or Monday.
Revival of “Remain in Mexico” policy could have deadly consequences for asylum-seekers, advocates warn
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling to restore a policy that forces people seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border to stay in Mexico could have life-threatening consequences for those migrants, advocacy groups and immigration lawyers say.
Migrant Protection Protocols, known as the ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy, a major victory for...
Texas Border Business AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Supreme Court reinstated the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the "Remain...
Gov. Greg Abbott bans mandates on COVID-19 vaccines regardless of whether they have full...
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced an executive order banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates regardless of a vaccine’s approval status with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dual Credit Alum Sets the Bar for College
When Yulissa Ibarra’s life took an unexpected turn, and she became pregnant during her freshman year of high school, she refused to become another statistic.
Valley resident sentenced for meth charges
McALLEN, TX – A 49-year-old Mission resident has been ordered to federal prison for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of meth, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

























