LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dodge is returning to the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, a year earlier than initially expected. The Stellantis-owned Dodge brand announced its return at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas on Monday. Dodge will once again give the Cup Series four manu...
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thomas Haugh had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 1 Florida to a 77-67 win over No. 14 Miami on Monday night in the season opener for both programs. Rueben Chinyelu added six points and 14 rebounds for the Gators, who left Benchmark International Arena wit...
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday. Milwaukee first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and Bal...
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T he Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that it has identified two more victims from a mass shooting Sunday. No one has life-threatening injuries, according to a news release. Authorities on Sunday said seven people were shot during an “adult birthday party” late Saturda...
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S AN JUAN — Students from the PSJA Early College High School honored legendary Latin American musicians here Monday morning with a Día de los Muertos altar. “Un Homenaje a la Música – Amor Eterno” was put on by various departments from the high school — including modern language,...
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Cristobal Stephan Garzez T he Donna man who crashed and killed a Mercedes tow truck driver in Harlingen in 2025 has been sentenced. On Friday, Cristobal Stephan Garzez was found guilty of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and manslaughter, but not guilty to one charge of p...
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Mark Edward Wilkins A 58-year-old McAllen man was arrested for providing alcohol to minors after a witness reported seeing “highly intoxicated” “juvies running around.” Mark Edward Wilkins was charged with three counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor early Sunday. Police respond...
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T he National Weather Service Brownsville/Rio Grande Valley office has posted its outlook for November-January, and once again, multiple scenarios are possible. Following a hot October — the top-five hottest for many areas of the region — NWS said the next three months could be w...
business
T he city of Mercedes has selected the same Edinburg search firm as Mission Economic Development Corporation officials in its search for a city manager while the EDC is looking for a chief executive officer, all entering a similar contract with the firm to fill those positions. A...
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Dr. Prateek Harne E DINBURG — Expand access to advance cancer treatment. That is the sentiment Dr. Prateek Harne, interventional gastroenterologist at DHR Health, expressed as he spoke about a new pancreatic tumor therapy he is introducing to the Rio Grande Valley. With National ...
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New wooden stakes with pink ribbons have been posted on the tree line at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge and environmentalists are fearful that the border wall will cut straight through the forest and sensitive wildlife areas....
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Dozens of leaders from prominent nationwide Hispanic organizations came to the Rio Grande Valley to participate in the tour to motivate Hispanic voters here. They say it highlights the importance of Hispanics' votes in Tuesday's middterm elections....
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L ocal health experts are urging residents to take the necessary precautions as flu season officially makes its return. Although flu activity remains low nationally, the number of cases is increasing in various parts of the country with surveillance indicators seeing an increase ...
