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'He was like a son': San Benito woman demands answers after tenant charged in quadruple homicide
Posted 11:21 AM 9/17/2026 by Melissa Brandi
A San Benito woman is speaking out after her mother became one of four people killed on Sunday, and the Honduran national accused in the killings remains jailed in Cameron County with no bond.
Authorities said Christian Joel Maldonado Pacheco is in the country illegally, and they believe (More)
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Early voting underway in South Padre Island for vacant city council seat
Posted 6:47 PM 9/16/2026 by Karen Lucero
Voters on South Padre Island are heading to the polls to fill a vacant city council seat.
Early voting is underway for the Place 1 seat, which has been open since council member Ken Medders died in June.
Two candidates, Rita Hernandez and Gayle Hood, are asking voters to let them (More)
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Weslaco Fire Department issues warning on illegal trash burning
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‘Justice must be served': Family outraged after viral video shows ICE detaining 17-year-old in Alamo
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Edinburg Police Department partner with local faith groups for Thanksgiving food drive
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Valley ICE agent jailed in Minnesota in connection with shooting investigation
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9/14/2026
South Texas College Ballet Folklórico to perform at Dallas Cowboys game
Posted 3:03 PM 9/16/2026 by Melissa Brandi
A folklórico dance group from South Texas College is heading to AT&T Stadium to perform at a Dallas Cowboys game for the first time in the program's history.
Thirty-two dancers from the Ballet Folklórico South Texas College will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 19. The (More)
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'We just can't afford that much:' La Joya homeowner reacts to school district tax rate increase
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After 41 years, Port Isabel revives 'Queen Isabella Days' Festival
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Rio Grande Valley groups awarded grants to expand veteran housing and mental health services
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Free workshop in McAllen teaches self-advocacy for adults with disabilities
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