Hidalgo County raises awareness on Domestic Violence
To help break the silence, and to raise public awareness about the educational resources available for victims of domestic violence, Commissioners Court proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
UTRGV Volleyball Falls at New Mexico State
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros volleyball team fell to the New Mexico State University Aggies 0-3 (26-28, 17-25, 22-25) on Thursday at the Pan American Center.
Cornyn Announces Treasury Will Help Texans Redeem Billions in Unclaimed Savings Bonds
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced the U.S. Treasury Department will assist Texans in claiming an estimated $2.1 billion in unredeemed savings bonds
Border Patrol Agents Attend 36th Annual “National Night Out” Events
U.S. Border Patrol Agents from Rio Grande Valley Sector participated in multiple 36th Annual National Night Out (NNO) events in different communities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Voting at UTRGV campus locations increased in 2018
The percentage of students voting in last year’s elections at locations on UTRGV’s campuses across the Rio Grande Valley has gone up to 43.2 percent, from 39.1 percent in 2018.
Multi-agency of Law Enforcement Netted Suspect of Plains Capital Bank Robbery
On October 2, 2029 Juan Michael Perez 41 years of age was arraigned in McAllen Municipal Court on the charge of Robbery, a Second Degree Felony.
VMHS students earn AP Scholar recognition
Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) had a total of 19 students earn AP Scholar recognition for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement (AP) exams.
Because of National Strong Economy, less People are Moving to Texas
The number of people moving to Texas from other states is slowing markedly. The primary reason is that the national economy has become stronger over the past few years and most areas are at or near full employment, diminishing the comparative advantage and some of the rush to the Lone Star State.
Weslaco Chamber to host mayoral candidate forum October 8
The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates’ forum for the upcoming City elections that will take place on Tuesday, November 5. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Weslaco Business Visitor and Event Center, located at 275 S. Kansas.
Congressman Gonzalez Secures Nearly $3.7 Million for Vanguard Academy Charter Schools
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) announced that Vanguard Academy Charter Schools received a School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
























