A naturalized U.S. citizen previously convicted for child pornography charges was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Office of Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez is proud to announce the release of Volume 5 of the Hidalgo County Veterans Resource Guide, an updated and expanded publication dedicated to supporting the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

For United States Army veteran Naomi Rios, the path that eventually led her to South Texas College’s Welding program began more than 20 years ago on a military base in Northern Italy, during a chapter in her life defined by deployments, resilience and constant change

DHR Health, one of the largest medical providers serving the Rio Grande Valley, is proud to recognize November as “National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.” This designation highlights the organization’s commitment to treating each patient as a unique individual, honoring their experiences, values, and hopes while providing personalized, high-quality, and compassionate care. DHR Health Hospice is located at 2655 Cornerstone Boulevard in Edinburg.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the conclusion of its 90 Days of Safety campaign, a three-part public safety initiative launched on Aug. 11 in honor of the department’s 90th Anniversary. The three-month-long initiative ended on Nov. 9. 

The City of McAllen today announced an all-star lineup of excitement and holiday magic for the 2025 McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden Auto Group.

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D and Stewart McGregor, and appointed Ethan Gillis to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Council advises the Office of the Governor on issues resulting from changes in demographics in the state.

 The City of Harlingen’s Community Development Department is proud to announce expanded assistance for local veterans through funding from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA).

Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Galveston Independent School District (“ISD”) after the school's board voted to refuse to display copies of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, in violation of Texas law.

Every single day for the past quarter century, a mother, father, son or daughter has died in a crash in Texas.