Only have a minute? Listen instead Angela Mia Villarreal A 30-year-old Edinburg woman received 10 years probation Friday morning for driving 111 mph while drunk and hitting and killing a man who was “burned beyond recognition.” State District Judge Mario E. Ramirez Jr. sentenced Angela Mia Villarreal on a charge of intoxication manslaughter for the … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville celebrated its 100th anniversary and legacy as the city’s first hospital by unveiling a commemorative wall that celebrates more than a century of service to the community and beyond. The hospital unveiled the centennial wall with a reception Thursday evening in the Catherine Stillman Lobby … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead It’s been a whirlwind year for Donna-based Garcia Grain — one that began with filing for bankruptcy shortly after state regulators shut the company down over missing grain just as creditors began calling millions of dollars in notes due. At one point, one of Garcia Grain’s largest creditors — … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Port Isabel Junior High art teacher Adrian Rodriguez stands in front of a student made mural that his art students created that is on display in the main hallway of the Junior High. (Miguel Roberts | The Brownsville Herald) Adrian Rodriguez, also known as “Serkit,” is a Port Isabel … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation brought home two International Economic Development Council awards from IEDC’s 2023 conference, which was held in Dallas Sept. 17-20. It’s the third year in a row BCIC has won IEDC awards. This year BCIC won a Gold Award in the “Partnerships with Educational Institutions” … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Former Pharr Chief of Police Andy Harvey allegedly struck two police officers as they attempted to detain him at his home late Saturday evening, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by The Monitor. According to the affidavit, two Pharr police officers arrived at Harvey’s residence on Saturday at … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead This photo shows Jesus “Jesse” Garcia prior to being arrested by Alton police on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. He died in police custody on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. (Courtesy of Carlos A. Garcia) The man who died in Alton police custody threw a walking cane at an officer before … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Andrew Canon After nearly 20 years of dedicated work, the executive director of the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization has stepped down. Andrew Canon played a pivotal role in the transformation of the RGVMPO and oversaw significant milestones within the region’s transportation infrastructure. The organization was formed through … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Cities across the Rio Grande Valley are preparing for spooky season with festivals full of scary good activities. While the weather outside is anything but frightful or delightful, there are certainly places to go (see what we did there?) in the month of October. From a haunted hotel to … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Michael Scaief The CEO and chairman of the board of the Texas Regional Bank in Harlingen has been elected to the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, or IBAT, which is the largest state community banking association in the country. In a news release, the organization announced that Michael Scaief … [Read more…]