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

Attention, drivers! Monte Cristo Rd. between Alamo Rd. and Sharp Rd. is currently undergoing construction to bring about significant improvements. The primary focus of this project is the widening of the road to enhance traffic flow and safety for all commuters. Construction is expected to continue until December 2025, so

By Amanda A. Taylor-Uchoa RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Elyssia Gonzalez, a grad student pursuing a master’s degree in Ocean, Coast and Earth Sciences, never thought she’d spend her Spring 2024 semester studying never-before-observed sea creatures off the coast of Chile. But through the help of her advisor, Dr. Erin Easton, she

Amanda Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS– Long lines of patrons curved around the UTRGV Performing Arts Center (PAC) on the Edinburg Campus on Tuesday, April 16, to get the chance to listen to author, business owner, motivational speaker and former NASA astronaut José Hernández. Hernández kicked off this year’s UTRGV

Have you ever felt the blast of air from traffic on the side of a highway? The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones. With the Texas population continuing to grow, more and more projects are popping