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Watermill Express honors 10 essay contest winners

Watermill Express is a proud supporter of McAllen ISD schools. They sponsored an essay-writing contest for fourth graders. More than 1,000 students submitted essays and 10 winners were selected and honored on Dec. 12, at Perez Elementary.

Border Patrol Rescues Father and Son Abandoned by Human Smuggler

U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a father and son on the desolate ranchlands of Brooks County.

U.S. appeals court voids Obamacare ‘individual mandate’

A federal appeals court has ruled the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate unconstitutional, in a win for Republican-led states attempting to kill the Obama-era law, but sent back the question of whether the mandate is severable from the law to the district court.

VMHS mariachi advances to state competition

The Veterans Memorial High School Mariachis Toros de Plata will be taking a road trip to Seguin in February. That will be the location for the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators (TAME) state competition.

“Un Rinconcito de México” arrives in Edinburg

Palenque Group welcomes Palenque Grill in Edinburg, a brand-new location in the Valley from this iconic restaurant.

Commissioners Court approves funding for Estrella’s House

Hidalgo County Commissioners Court approved funding in the amount of $50,000 towards the Children's Advocacy Center, also known as Estrella's House.

Hidalgo County Wellness Program is ready for 2020

With a calendar stacked full of events and programs, Hidalgo County Wellness Program Coordinator Diana Huallpa says that 2020 will be a busy year as the county continues on its successful road to wellness.

Raymond Herrera leads the Pledge of Allegiance

Hidalgo County Assistant Veterans Service Officer Raymond Herrera led the Pledge of Allegiance at today's Commissioners Court.

UTRGV introduces new Vice President and Athletic Director Chasse Conque

Commissioners Court helped "Rally the Valley" welcoming UTRGV's new Vice President and Athletic Director Chasse Conque.
UTRGV alum Edwin Gomez, now an athletic trainer for his alma mater, Palmview High School, says he interned with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, and that experience became the catalyst for his career. Gomez graduated from UTRGV in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, which, along with the Titans internship help lead him to his job today. (UTRGV Photo by Paul Chouy)

Edwin Gomez says NFL internship with Tennessee Titans led him to career as Palmview...

For UTRGV alumnus Edwin Gomez – now an athletic trainer for his alma mater, Palmview High School – a coveted college internship with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans turned into the catalyst for a dream career.

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