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4:30 P.M. UPDATE:  Vela commented on his situation during a phone call at 3:18 P.M., CT.  “Members are spread out everywhere. Members,” Rep. Filemon Vela paused...

A large grass fire visible for miles in the dark of night in the Mid-Valley is now largely under control thanks to the Weslaco Fire Department. Weslaco fire Chief Antonio Lopez said his crew has the fire under control with no injuries reported. Read the full story at themonitor.com.

More than 12 years ago on Dec. 23, 2008, Walton “Pinky” Sanchez was shot to death outside a residence in Mission, Texas. His case...

With his mother and father by his side, Emmanuel Duron, the Edinburg High School football player who made national headlines earlier this month for tackling a referee who had ejected him from a game, apologized to the official, his school and teammates in a YouTube video that in less than 24 hours has already garnered more than 14,000 views. Video capturing the incident, which occurred at the Dec. 3 high school football game pitting Edinburg High against PSJA High at Richard R. Flores Stadium in Edinburg, went viral with 3.5 million views as of Friday, prompting visceral reactions on a national level from many outraged by the high school senior’s actions. “I know much has been said about me, and I would like to say a few words today,” Duron said at the onset of the video, which showed him and his parents sitting on a couch and speaking directly to the camera. “To Mr. Fred Gracia, I would like to apologize to you personally. I hope you’re doing well. I am extremely sorry for my actions towards you, and I hope one day you can accept my apology.” Read the full story at themonitor.com.

BY MARK REAGAN AND MATT WILSON | STAFF WRITERS McALLEN — Police here charged three people with disorderly conduct after responding to a disturbance Monday afternoon...

Genoveva Puga was a longtime advocate for farmworkers’ rights. She died on Sunday, Nov. 15, in Alamo at the age of 92. Her son,...

Edinburg High senior Emmanuel Duron rushed onto the field and instigated a physical confrontation with the referee that ejected him during a game against PSJA...

ICYMI: On Saturday, Oct. 7, the city of Mission held a Veterans Appreciation BBQ, an event aimed to honor and celebrate veterans. Read the full...

Through Yo Voto y Grito, six mariachi groups performed at six different polling sites on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Hidalgo County at 6 p.m....

On Thursday, Oct. 29, a Día de Muertos cultural exhibit, co-hosted by the Mexican Consulate of McAllen, was unveiled at McAllen International Airport. Running...