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Rio Grande City mayor’s slate sweeps RGC election
RIO GRANDE CITY – One slate clinched the contested commissioner and mayoral seats by large margins.
Mayor Ruben Villarreal will keep his seat after beating out Arturo Lopez by more than 700 votes. After several unsuccessful runs in city and county…
Candidates for Mission offices continue to woo voters through early voting
MISSION – Candidates and their supporters lined the street across from City Hall this week displaying multiple signs hoping to secure votes as residents entered the polls.
As of Friday evening 1,570 out of 31,451 registered voters had gone to the…
National week honors crime victims
MISSION – Although National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ends today, many have been remembered since the observation began Sunday.
That’s when dozens of people walked together and released white balloons to remember and honor crime victims.
The…
Syrian doctor risks life to save victims of violence
EDINBURG – An Edinburg doctor rushed to the aid of fellow physicians this week after an explosion destroyed the makeshift clinic they were working out of in his native Syria.
The explosions and gunfire are nothing new for the Middle East country….
Bishop: Stations of the Cross help Catholics experience Christ’s suffering
SAN JUAN –Girls in pretty dresses, babies in strollers, parents, elderly women using canes and even a few dogs gathered at Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle to remember Jesus’ suffering on Good Friday.
Hundreds of people took the…
The Mansion on Shary: Mexican businessman plans to turn former Shary-Shivers Estate into events center
PALMHURST – Antique furniture and photos illustrate the past glory of the Rio Grande Valley’s former citrus titans.
A painted portrait of John H. Shary hangs near bookshelves holding antique books and cabinets holding silver platters. Even the…
Severe storms hit Hidalgo County
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Severe thunderstorms hit Hidalgo County flooding streets, starting fires, damaging homes and leaving…
Two business owners vie for RGC commission seat
RIO GRANDE CITY – Two local business owners say they can help move the city forward if they are elected to the city commission.
Dave “Chachi” Jones, a private investigator who owns a bail bonds company, is running against Juan “Andy”…
Mission Police Department looking to build new shooting range
MISSION – Mission city leaders are looking for a new place for their police officers to practice shooting and earn their yearly certifications.
Under a new lease agreement with the Mission Skeet and Trap Club, Mission Police officers cannot…