Rancho Viejo News

Waves of collected rain water lapped against the sides of vehicles Thursday in some of the hardest hit areas in Cameron County in the aftermath of Hurricane Dolly.

Although most of the electricity had been restored to this town of 1,800, many who need it most because of health reasons remained in the dark Friday.

Hurricane Dolly didn't spare the Town of Rancho Viejo uprooting dozens of trees - at least one of them a 100 years-old. Oak, mesquite and even orchid trees were pulled from their roots by strong winds, which ...

Strong surf, heavy rain and winds pound South Texas and northern Mexico this morning as Hurricane Dolly slowed to a crawl off the western Gulf coast of Texas.

Cameron County officials have begun handing out sandbags to residents. The sandbags are being given away at the following locations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Precinct 1 and 2 - 3243 E. 14th St., Brownsville ...

Today TEXAS WATER COLOR SOCIETY exhibition opens with a reception at noon at Harlingen Arts And Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St.

Rain-filled clouds rolled into the area Tuesday, making for a rare rainy afternoon.

The Hispanic Group of the Tip O' Texas Genealogical Society will meet today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Harlingen Public Library, 410 '76 Drive.

Fifty-five Brownsville Independent School District seniors have received a total of $70,000 in scholar-ships to the college or university of their choice as winners of the 2008 Superintendent's Scholarship ...

Who's hot and who's not? That's the question thousands of Rio Grande Valley residents have answered over the past 10 weeks during TheV247.com's Hottest Bar Staffer Contest.

These are the candidates for up election today in Cameron County. Brownsville Navigation District candidates for commisssioner Texas Southmost College Board of Trustees candidates Place 1 Adela G. Garza Jaime ... via The Brownsville Herald

Registered voters are heading to the polls to cast votes in the Brownsville Navigation District, Texas Southmost College, Los Fresnos School District and Rancho Viejo elections. via The Brownsville Herald

“I like being able to represent River Bend”

In Rancho Viejo, two elections are running simultaneously. Five candidates are running for three at-large alderman positions. via The Brownsville Herald

“The border wall will not work, but the levee enhancement will work”

Cameron County Judge Carlos H. Cascos said the growth the Rio Grande Valley has experienced over the last year is due to the united front the area has presented to state and federal officials. via The Brownsville Herald

Cameron County Judge Carlos H. Cascos will deliver a "State of the County" address today at a noon luncheon sponsored by the Brownsville and Harlingen Chambers of Commerce. via The Brownsville Herald

“But we're hoping that our salaries will double.”

Rest easy, Rancho Viejo, Bill Stevenson is on call. At 82, he might not be the image of the burly, uniformed firefighter. via The Brownsville Herald

In the past eight years, Brownsville officials have poured nearly $10 million of its taxpayers' money into a golf course that can't break even. via The Brownsville Herald

“The standards for these companies are unreasonable”

It will be more difficult for first-time homebuyers to get a loan because mortgage insurers have flagged the Rio Grande Valley as a declining real estate market. via Valley Morning Star

Born October 17, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away in Harlingen, Texas March 14, 2008. via Valley Morning Star

“We want to manage the water by sections so we have to install structures and culverts to do that, and we will start on that next month.”

Construction problems have delayed the grand opening of Resaca de la Palma State Park to June. via Valley Morning Star