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Bilingual education court ruling particularly impacts Valley schools
A federal court ruling last week could affect every school district in the Rio Grande Valley.
FEMA agents survey worst-hit Hidalgo county neighborhoods
Don't tell Graciela Ramos that just because her home was 25 miles from Hurricane Dolly's strongest wind and rain that she was far enough to avoid any damage.
Mid-Valley returning to normal
City officials said life in the Mid-Valley is beginning to return to normal after Hurricane Dolly slammed into the area last week.
Hurricane Dolly barely disrupts border fence work
While the Rio Grande Valley was busy with Hurricane Dolly and her aftermath, contractors began work on the area's first two segments of the border fence project.
Water Being Tested in Hidalgo County
Water samples from several Hidalgo County locations are being tested. Until results come back, an advisory to boil water for drinking or cooking remains in effect for rural areas near Donna, La Blanca, La ...
TxDOT crews are patrolling area highways to evaluate needs afnd working earnestly to close flooded roadway and remove debris.
Prosecutors: Man killed teen mom to cover up relative's rape
A man accused of fatally shooting his 16-year-old girlfriend, burning her body and then abandoning her infant child on the side of a busy Weslaco road nearly two years ago stood before a jury Monday.
Prosecutors: Man killed teen mom to cover up relative's rape
A man accused of fatally shooting his 16-year-old girlfriend, burning her body and then abandoning her infant child on the side of a busy Weslaco road nearly two years ago stood before a jury Monday.
Mid-Valley water service disrupted
Water service in the Mid-Valley has totally been disrupted said George Garrett, emergency management coordinatorfor Weslaco and Donna.
Family donates $100,000 to Baptist Academy
Charlie and Donna Oglesby made a $100,000 donation to San Marcos Baptist Academy that will be used to purchase a new 44-passenger bus for the school.
Prosecutors: Man killed teen mom to cover up relative's rape
A man accused of fatally shooting his 16-year-old girlfriend, burning her body and then abandoning her infant child on the side of a busy Weslaco road nearly two years ago stood before a jury Monday.
Rhubarb's tart taste and healing powers are overshadowed in the produce section
When most people think of rhubarb, they think of pies and poison, but in China people most frequently associate this fruit with medicine.
Suspect identified in drama teacher's slaying
Police identified a suspect Friday wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of a drama teacher earlier this week.
Charges filed after rental equipment from Gaston County found in Donna, Texas
A Charlotte man allegedly rented equipment from Gaston Rental in November, but did not return the items that were eventually found in Donna, Texas.
Stabbing at strip club near Weslaco
Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at a strip club just west of the city early Thursday morning.
Authorities find slain teacher's car
Authorities have located the vehicle that belonged to a Weslaco man who police believe was murdered in his home earlier this week.
New developments in a murder investigation in Weslaco; police have located the victim's car.
Ambulance company disputes Donna family's timeline of fatal runover
Emergency medical service dispatch records released Tuesday contradict a family's claims that it took nearly two hours to transport their dying toddler to the hospital for treatment.
Crews prepare for border levee wall construction next week
Contractors started setting up construction equipment Monday to begin Hidalgo County's border wall and levee rehabilitation project.
Toddler dies after run over by pastor
After giving a toddler and her mother a ride home, a pastor accidentally killed the 17-month-old girl when he backed over her with his car, police said.