In total, Cortez estimates that Hidalgo County has, or will, lose a total of $15 million in federal funding and about 50 grant-funded employees. Cortez said county leaders are exploring ways to make up the shortfall. But it’ll be a difficult task.

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Cameron County commissioners approved the request this week over the objection of some residents and SpaceX critics.

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A shooter who allegedly opened fire on Border Patrol agents outside a federal building in McAllen, Texas, has been identified by authorities as 27-year-old Michigan resident Ryan Louis Mosqueda.

Tara Mendietta, a nurse practitioner, with Alice Pediatric Clinic said many parents express concern about the lack of medical access in their neighborhoods, with distance being a primary barrier.

Once a subtropical ridge of high atmospheric pressure establishes itself over Texas early next week, rain chances will start diminishing quickly.

McALLEN — A Michigan man is dead after opening fire on a U.S. Border Patrol station in McAllen early Monday morning, injuring three people including one McAllen police officer.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended Simpson, 22, as she tried to reenter the country in a Chevrolet Traverse, according to a news release issued on Tuesday, July 8. During a secondary inspection of her vehicle, agents found 20 yellow-headed amazon parrots.