One warbler species that we can always count on (albeit in small numbers) during the fall and winter seasons is the black and white warbler, Mnistilta varia. A quick perusal of the rest of the... Full story
HARLINGEN — A group of Christian skateboarders crowded the City Commission chambers at City Hall this week to join a presentation by a local coalition of churches to combat gangs.At a meeting Wednesday, Save Our Streets Ministries asked the... Full story
HARLINGEN — Veterans, enlisted military personnel and residents of all ages are invited to attend a Veterans Day Parade at Marine Military Academy on Wednesday.The event will begin with a speech and honoring of veterans by retired U.S. Marine... Full story
HARLINGEN — A petition urging city officials to continue restrictions on bars in the La Placita district, signed by 50 downtown business and property owners, has been presented to city officials by two businessmen.Developer Bill DeBrooke and... Full story
EDINBURG — A gang skirmish that began with graffiti culminated in a street battle in the southeast Edinburg area Thursday night.
One man was killed and a woman was shot in the arm during the late-night violence, authorities said.... Full story
HIDALGO -- Customs officers at the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge arrested a Florida woman wanted on felony state charges.
Kimberly Ilene Mendez, 37, a U.S. citizen from Lehigh Acres, Fla. attempted to head north into the United States... Full story
EDINBURG -- A woman was shot in the upper left arm during a drive-by shooting in southeast Edinburg last night, officials said.
The shooting occured about 9:37 p.m. at a residence located on the 2100 block of Cypress Drive, Edinburg Police... Full story
PORT ISABABEL - The Mexican consulate will have a mobile unit at Port Isabel on Saturday as part of its "Mobile Consulate" program to provide outreach to the community.
The Brownsville consulate’s office, under Consul General Victor Manuel... Full story
NEAR RIO GRANDE CITY — An anonymous tip led Starr County sheriff's deputies to a decomposed body Thursday morning, officials said.
Deputies found the body about 10 a.m. in a grassy, wooded area near the intersection of Doria Street and... Full story