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Women’s Volleyball Pulls into First Place Tie

The Vaqueros (12-6, 4-1 WAC) are now on a four-match winning streak and tied for first with the Bearkats (11-6, 4-1 WAC).

Baseball to Host Pair of Prospect Camps

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) baseball team announced on Friday plans to host prospect cams on Nov. 7 and Jan. 16 from 10 a.m.-to-3 p.m. at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.

Resolution Honoring Tejano Music Legends Reintroduced

Washington, D.C. – As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Congressman Filemon Vela (D-TX) reintroduced a resolution to honor and celebrate the achievements of Tejano music artists from South Texas.

Brownsville awarded 900,000 for the West Rail Trail Project

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – The City of Brownsville received written correspondence from the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization about a grant award for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Funds, designated from the Federal Highway Administration, in the amount of $900,000 for the West Rail Trail Construction Project.

Two Children Rescued from the Rio Grande River

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station rescued two children who were stranded in the Rio Grande River near the Chacon Creek in South Laredo.

Two Fugitives Arrested for Sex Crimes

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended David Michael King, a male U.S. citizen and resident of Missouri and Christopher Colin, a male U.S. citizen and resident of Alton, Texas, both wanted on outstanding felony warrants for sex-related crimes.

CBP Officers at Hidalgo Arrest Homicide Fugitive

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Christopher Shane Anangos, a male United States citizen from Alabama who had an arrest warrant for homicide (vehicular manslaughter).

Publisher’s Word: A Bank That Believes in Strong Leadership

"You've been a blessing to us. I believe God played a big part in everything we do," said David Deanda. Those are the words of David Deanda, he is the President of Lone Star National Bank, thanking customers and the Creator for the bank's success.

“The Rio Grande Valley, a Diamond in the Rough” – David Deanda, President Lone...

No matter the industry, the only way to survive is to adapt and re-adapt to continuous changes. During the last eighteen months the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world for everyone and is still plaguing the planet. 
It had been 20 years since Aracely Salinas had been in a classroom, earning her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from South Texas College. Salinas said she mustered the courage to enroll in her alma mater’s very first cohort of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN-to-BSN program. With South Texas College’s support, Salinas succeeded beyond her highest expectations. (Photo by Dr. Elmer Esguerra)

20 Years Later, Nursing Alumna Stands by her College

McALLEN, Texas – Aracely Salinas’ employer had one condition when she was promoted to nurse supervisor at her hospital: she needed to get her bachelor’s degree. 

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