Thursday
Police investigate suspicious wreck
McALLEN — Authorities are investigating the suspicious circumstances that led to the collision of a marijuana-laden SUV with a light pole.
The wreck occurred about 9:45 p.m. Thursday on the 4600 block of Colbath Avenue near the intersection with…
Teen gets 90 years for stabbing ex-girlfriend 48 times
BROWNSVILLE — A Cameron County jury on Thursday handed up a 90-year sentence for the former Lopez High football player who stabbed his Los Fresnos High ex-girlfriend 48 times, bringing an emotional end to the almost two-year-long murder case….
H-E-B issues precautionary food recall
The following is an H-E-B news release issued Thursday, May 3, 2012:
H-E-B Issues a Precautionary Recall For Asian Ready-to-Eat Meals due to Possible Health Risk SAN ANTONIO- H-E-B has issued a voluntary and precautionary recall for certain Asian…
2B Jose Altuve leading Astros
HOUSTON — The shortest player in the majors is a big reason the Houston Astros are finding some success early in the season.
Jose Altuve, all of 5-foot-5, entered Thursday ranked fourth in the National League with a .358 batting average. He was…
Rivera tears ACL before Royals beat Yankees
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mariano Rivera tore a ligament in his right knee while shagging balls during batting practice Thursday night, casting a pall over the New York Yankees even before their 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals.
The 42-year-old…
Harlingen South beats Los Fresnos in Game 1
LOS FRESNOS — L.J. Gonzalez’s dominant pitching performance led the Harlingen South Hawks to a 6-3 victory over the Los Fresnos Falcons on Thursday in Game 1 of their bi-district series.
“I thought we played alright,” Hawks coach Tony Leal…
West boys, girls both win at RGVSCO All-Star Showcase
BROWNSVILLE — After losing to the East teams one year ago, the West boys and girls made sure it didn’t happen again in Thursday’s fifth annual All-Star Showcase at Brownsville Sports Park.
The West girls prevailed over the East 3-0 in the opener to…
Border Patrol chases pot smuggler back to Mexico
MISSION — Authorities seized several bundles of marijuana Thursday afternoon as a suspected smuggler tried to drive his vehicle into the Rio Grande.
The chase took place about 1:30 p.m. when Border Patrol agents spotted a suspicious Ford pickup…
UT System regents back medical school in Valley
The University of Texas System signaled significant progress toward establishing a four-year Rio Grande Valley medical school on Thursday, yet raised more questions than answers.
At their Thursday meeting, the UT System Board of Regents allotted…
Donna Election Guide
Early voting:
Amigos Del Valle, 1408 Silver Ave.
Monday, April 30—7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 1—8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 2—8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 3—8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, May 4—8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 5—8 a.m. to…