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Solar lights provide needed security in Alton colonia
PUEBLO DE PALMAS — Under the sun’s fading light, a group of children gathered for an impromptu soccer game on a waterlogged field.
They didn’t have to go home yet.
As the soccer game unfolded in the background at a park in Pueblo de Palmas, a…
State Sen. Hinojosa named Border Texan of the Year
State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa was named Border Texan of the Year Thursday night in recognition of more than 20 years of work in the state Legislature.
Hinojosa, who served in the state House before his election to the Senate, said he was…
Providers expect early issues with Medicaid changes
McALLEN — Beginning next month, about 60 percent of Medicaid beneficiaries in South Texas will be moved into a healthcare plan they didn’t select.
The low enrollment rate for those 400,000-plus Medicaid beneficiaries is representative of the…
Fiesta Edinburg parade postponed due to weather
The popular Fiesta Edinburg parade has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather.
The parade and fun run originally scheduled for Saturday will be held at a later date due to expected rain in the area, the City of Edinburg announced in a…
‘It completes him:’ Edinburg 10K a lifelong journey for race director
EDINBURG — To say it’s taken David Chavana a long road to get to this point would be an understatement.
Chavana has logged thousands of miles over a running career that began with him as an overweight, out-of-shape, ex-high school athlete and…
New program to train Hidalgo County teens for careers in vet science
McALLEN — At 14, Ben Ortiz already has his eyes set on becoming a veterinarian.
And his mother, Gail Ortiz, wants to do whatever she can to help Ben and students like him reach that goal.
A pediatric nurse, Gail Ortiz will volunteer as a parental…
An outdoor treat: Monthly camps teach McAllen youth to appreciate wildlife
McALLEN — Pairs of binoculars pointed toward the sky above Quinta Mazatlan’s native gardens on cue from educational coordinator Carolina Ruiz.
Ruiz instructed the group of children where to spot the Great Kiskadee, the yellow-crowned bird that is…
McAllen police seize 3 tons of pot
McALLEN — McAllen police seized about three tons of marijuana in a series of raids Saturday morning that began with a report of a suspicious vehicle.
Five people were arrested after patrol officers were called to a report of suspicious activity…
Valley maps could change again
McALLEN — A U.S. Supreme Court decision invalidating a court-drawn redistricting plan leaves the Rio Grande Valley’s ambition for more political representation teetering between two vastly different maps.
The Supreme Court ordered a three judge…
Edinburg crime rate stays flat
EDINBURG — Police saw a relatively stable crime rate in 2011 that was highlighted by a steep decline in burglaries.
Burglaries in Edinburg fell by 25 percent from 2010 to contribute to what was a flat year in the city’s crime rate, according to…