Staff Report Edinburg, TX – With pedestrian crashes peaking in the fall, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is urging Rio Grande Valley drivers and walkers to stay alert as shorter days bring darker road conditions and greater risks. In 2024,…
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Staff Report Edinburg, tx – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced Monday it has suspended issuing certain commercial driver licenses and permits in response to an emergency federal rule change. The move complies with new guidance from the Federal Motor…
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Photo above: The Texas Tribune hosts a discussion about the RGV’s Economic Miracle in Edinburg on Sept. 24, 2024. From left: Matthew Watkins, Editor in Chief of the Tribune; Ramiro Garza, Jr., mayor of Edinburg; Julia Coronado , president and…
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Photo above: Tejano singer Bobby Pulido of Edinburg holds his award backstage at the Premio lo Nuestro latin music awards show in Miami on February 22, 2007. Credit: REUTERS/Molly Skipper By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Edingurg TX — Tejano musician Bobby…
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Photo above: The Texas Education Agency issued new guidance Thursday regarding when schools must seek parental consent before providing certain health services to students. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune “Providing basic care to students…
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Photo above: A bill that would replace STAAR, the state’s standardized test, with three shorter tests is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune “Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is…
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Photo above: The Texas Capitol in Austin on June 30, 2025. Credit: Ronaldo Bolaños/The Texas Tribune By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune “More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant…
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Photo above: Dr. Spencer R. Berthelsen visits with patient Francisco Garcia, a fellow physician, before his annual physical at their clinic in Sugar Land on Sept. 22, 2011. Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune, Data…
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Staff Report Edinburg TX – The Texas Department of Public Safety has begun issuing driver licenses and identification cards with a new design that incorporates stronger security features, the agency announced Monday. All licenses and IDs issued on or after…
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Staff Report Edinburg, TX – With heavy rain possible in the forecast, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to use extreme caution during inclement weather and to follow its “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” guidelines to avoid life-threatening situations…
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