Only have a minute? Listen instead Gov. Greg Abbott shakes the hand of an ITD Precision Stampings employee in Harlingen on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Gov. Greg Abbott visited ITD Precision Stampings in Harlingen Wednesday to tour the facility, spotlight the company’s role in the Texas manufacturing economy, and … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Cyclists and walkers split the trail Friday, March 24, 2023, on a section of the Harlingen Arroyo Hike and Bike Trails in Arroyo Park. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald) HARLINGEN — The area’s cyclists are gearing up to fine-tune their skills as city officials work with a group of riders … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Veterans Memorial Early College High School Senior Pierce Grove speaks to the Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees during public comment to adhere to Groves’ advice not to change their graduation from the evening to early morning hours during a BISD regular board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3, … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Edinburg resident Victor Godinez appears in court on March 8, 2023, for a hearing in his death penalty case for the alleged murder of Texas Department of Public Safety trooper Moises Sanchez in 2019. (Xavier Alvarez | The Monitor) Moises Sanchez EDINBURG — The case revolving around the 28-year-old … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead A custodial death report reveals that the 49-year-old man killed in Donna last month by the Texas Department of Public Safety was shot after standing at his front door and raising a pistol toward police. The report, which was filed with the Texas Attorney General’s Office, said two officers … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Cameron County District Attorney Luis V. Saenz is seen in this file photo. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) The Cameron County District Attorney’s office is urging the public to be aware of the dangers of fentanyl following three overdoses in the last several days. Cameron County District Attorney … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead The Texas Department of Public Safety said one of its units hit an IDEA school bus Tuesday afternoon after another vehicle changed lanes and hit the trooper’s unit. The agency said the three-vehicle crash happened at around 4:06 p.m. on Ed Carey Drive north of Glasscock in Harlingen. The … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Catholic priest Mishael Koday blesses the animals at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected]) The public is invited to bring your furry friends to be blessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle on … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Unlike the other eatery features done in the past, this was done while in isolation due to a health issue. (Francisco E. Jimenez | The Monitor) This previous week was a doozy. My girlfriend has been under the weather, and a pair of COVID-19 at-home testing kits proved inconclusive … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead McAllen school board president Debbie Crane Aliseda speaks during a special board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. (Joel Martinez | [email protected]) The McAllen Independent School District board of trustees in a special board meeting Tuesday interviewed four people for the position of superintendent, president Debbie Crane Aliseda said. The … [Read more…]