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PSJA ISD elementary class selected for JB Hunt Drivers’ Adopt-A-Class Program

A 3rd grade class at PSJA ISD's Marcia Garza Elementary was selected for JB Hunt Drivers’ Adopt-A-Class Program. They were surprised recently with $1,000 worth of school supplies.

The Edinburg Chamber Recaps Successful Ambassador Program in 2019

On Tuesday, December 3, the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its last monthly Ambassador meeting of 2019 to wrap up a year of volunteer work.

Border Patrol seizes over $350K worth of Narcotics

U.S. Border Patrol agent’s disrupted four narcotic smuggling attempts over the weekend.

UTRGV Men’s Basketball closes out 2019 with loss at Oklahoma

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Vaqueros men's basketball team closed out 2019 with a 91-72 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners on Monday at Lloyd Noble Center.
Cornyn Shepherds Debbie Smith Act to Test Untested Rape Kits Through Senate

Cornyn Bill to Reauthorize Debbie Smith Act, Fight Rape Kit Backlog Signed Into Law

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Debbie Smith Act of 2019 into law yesterday

Roberto Gutierrez

Roberto Gutierrez, 83, passed away on December 28, 2019, peacefully in his home.

U.S. and Mexican Knights of Columbus Distributed Supplies in Matamoros Friday

Knights of Columbus from Texas and Mexico delivered supplies to a center in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, that serves migrants in need, helping to surpass a goal set by the Knights at their international convention in August.

Martinez Furniture Invites Rio Grande Valley to Share the Wonder of FRIO!™ in McAllen

The holiday season is a beautiful time to celebrate joy and giving. FRIO!™ and Martinez Furniture, a proud sponsor of all the holiday festivities taking place at Santa’s Circle ad FRIO!™ at the McAllen Convention Center, are partnering this season to help families from the Rio Grande Valley to share in the wonder of togetherness this Christmas.

District students advance to area art competitions

The Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Fine Arts Department recently held its first Cultura de Arte Challenge for junior high school and high school students.

Cornyn’s Dogs in the Courthouse Bill Passes the Senate

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed his Courthouse Dogs Act, which would clarify federal judges’ authority to allow certified facility dogs in courtrooms during legal proceedings.

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