Edinburg North band director’s inspiration will live long after his passing
Chad Dempsey, a beloved music educator, father, husband and friend will be forever remembered for his passion and dedication to inspire everyone around him, even while fighting cancer.
NWS outlook: Valley faces increasing hot, dry conditions
Like rain, good news is in short supply in the May-July outlook for the Rio Grande Valley and deep South Texas ranchlands from the National Weather Service Brownsville-RGV station.
Illinois woman was driving 85 mph before fiery crash that killed two in Edinburg
The 40-year-old Illinois woman who caused a three-vehicle fiery crash that killed two Tuesday, April 23, was going 85 mph at the point of impact, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Hidalgo County voters to choose appraisal district board members
EDINBURG — Voters in Hidalgo County have a chance to cast their ballots in a first-of-its-kind election — one that candidates hope will give people a voice in how they are taxed.
Harlingen woman arrested for fatal December drunk driving crash in Mercedes
A 69-year-old Harlingen woman was arrested Friday for the death of her passenger after she crashed her vehicle while intoxicated in December of last year.
PSJA Southwest thrower Treviño signs with Houston
PHARR — PSJA Southwest’s Marcela Treviño didn’t expect anything exciting to happen during this year’s Texas Relays. A back injury meant the two-time regional...
Commentary: I am so tired of people constantly using vulgar language
A reader recently pointed out, with proper disgust, a banner flying in public using the phrase “f—- Biden.” The word was spelled out and the vowels were in place. I have seen similar stickers on cars. I have seen them on T-shirts. Evidently the nugatory complaints against the current administration do not lend themselves to serious or substantive discourse, so vulgarities are all the pro-Trump rabble have left. It diminishes both their standing and their argument — or lack thereof.
Marine killed in ‘mishap’ at Camp Pendleton identified as McAllen native
A U.S. Marine who was killed at Camp Pendleton in California last week has been identified as a McAllen native.
Illinois woman charged in fiery, fatal Edinburg crash
The 40-year-old driver that caused two deaths in a four-vehicle fatal crash last week has been charged, the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a news release.
Edinburg ‘con artist’ accused of cattle rustling skips court — again
EDINBURG — A 40-year-old man accused of stealing 232 and 37 head of cattle from two different men had his bonds forfeited Monday after failing to appear in court for a second time.
