By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Two recent UTRGV graduates have been selected for Fulbright Scholarships and will travel abroad to teach courses in English and cultural studies. Maya Wilson, who graduated in Spring 2024 with a BA in English, will teach English in South Korea next year from

Excitement is buzzing in the Rio Grande Valley as local swimming sensation Shaine Casas advances to the finals in the Olympic trials! Shaine’s journey from training in local pools to competing at the national level is truly inspiring. His remarkable performance in the preliminary rounds has secured his spot in

An average of 89 Texans were killed every month in alcohol-related crashes in 2023 We all know that drunk driving is dangerous and yet people still choose to get behind the wheel impaired, causing on average 65 alcohol-related crashes every day last year. Three Texans died daily as a result

Mayor John Cowen, Jr. of Brownsville has been invited, and he has accepted, to attend a significant announcement at the White House this Tuesday. President Joe Biden is expected to unveil an executive order that may notably impact migrants’ ability to seek asylum along the U.S. Southern border. Mayor Cowen

Good news for those needing a passport! The McAllen Passport Division will be open on two Saturdays this June to help you with your passport application needs. Dates: – Saturday, June 8th – Saturday, June 22nd Requirements to apply for a U.S. Passport Book/Card Checklist: Application (Form DS-11) (COMPLETED APPLICATION IN

RIO GRANDE VALLEY– The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Monday the continuation of a partnership with Gameday Logistics to assist with setting up accommodations for all sport teams when they’re on the road. This partnership, which began in 2022-23, allows UTRGV Athletics to

When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse. Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas last year, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured. One of those hurt

Get ready to shake things up at the annual “Margarita Madness” fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties (CACCWC). Taking place on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the picturesque Beach Park at Isla Blanca, this event promises an evening of celebration for a meaningful cause.

Avelo Airlines has just extended its nationwide flight schedule through early November, offering customers the chance to book travel to 52 sought-after destinations across the country until November 5, 2024. With fares starting as low as $69 for one-way early fall travel, Avelo’s reach spans 23 states and Puerto Rico.

In a significant milestone for the Gladys Porter Zoo, located in Brownsville, Texas, the institution has been granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This esteemed accreditation serves as a testament to the zoo’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of animal care, conservation, and education. Attaining