I t takes time and energy to keep a close watch on our government, but it’s our right as citizens. Really, it’s a duty. Transparency laws along with liberties granted by the U.S. Constitution help us do the job. Access to public information and free speech go hand in hand. We can’t effectively sp...
Local
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Wednesday set bond at $30,000 for a warehouse manager who allegedly employed people that lacked permission to work in the United States. Exel Antonio Torres, 36, of McAllen supervised people who packaged fruit and vegetables. “I’m going...
News
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice for the Baltimore Ravens, which suggests his latest injury saga could be over sooner rather than later. Maybe. “I think the more you’re able to do and respond from and feel from certainly raises your optimi...
government
S AN BENITO — For decades, students here have dreamed of diving into a competition swimming pool — and district leaders have struggled with plans to fund its construction. Then in a heated 2018 election, voters passed a $40 million bond issue which included construction of an aqu...
News
Manchester City stayed on course to retain the English League Cup by beating Brighton 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the last 16 on Wednesday. Backup goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saved Brighton's last two spot kicks in the shootout — from Yasin Ayari and Lewis Dunk — to earn City a sp...
News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed Justin Tucker to their practice squad on Wednesday, giving the five-time All-Pro kicker a second chance in the NFL after serving a 10-game suspension last year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Tucker spent 1...
News
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen will start for Tampa Bay on three days' rest in Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, trying to stave off elimination for the Rays. A 31-year-old right-hander, Rasmussen threw 89 pitches over 3 2/3 ...
News
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves believe Anthony Edwards will be “good as new” following arthroscopic surgery for a lingering injury to his right knee, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Wednesday. Edwards was scheduled for the cleanup procedure Thu...
News
Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor organizer whose advocacy improved conditions for migrant farm workers in the nation’s fruit and vegetable fields and persuaded presidents to do more for women’s equality and immigrant rights, died Wednesday. She was 96. Huerta, who co-founded t...
safety
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Police are searching for a man believed to be linked to a BMW theft investigation in McAllen. According to the McAllen Police Department, a 2022 black BMW X1 SUV was reported stolen on Friday, Oct. 23. READ ALSO: McAllen police seek man in vehic...
News
Fleetwood Town posed the question: “The biggest cup shock of all time?” That's what the fourth-tier team asked on social media after knocking Premier League champion Arsenal out of the English League Cup on Tuesday in a penalty shootout. There was little question about it as Flee...
News
Israel Solis A 36-year-old man involved in a fatal shooting in Brownsville over three years ago has been sentenced to 10 years probation. Israel Solis was initially charged with murder following the death of 33-year-old Omar Garcia, who died in 2023. Solis pleaded guilty to the l...
News
ATLANTA (AP) — Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between Atlanta and Golden State on Thursday is a sellout despite its much-criticized 12:30 p.m. EDT tipoff, the Dream announced Wednesday. The Valkyries lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their first WNBA title with a win in the matinee a...
