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Unemployment rates in the Rio Grande Valley decreased in April, with Cameron County checking in at the lowest unemployment rate of Valley counties and Edinburg leading the region’s cities, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

A Mexican national is in federal custody after attempting to smuggle more than 50 pounds to the United States on a commercial bus.

La Joya native Lita Leo secured her seat as county treasurer Tuesday after defeating businessman David Salazar Jr. in the Democratic runoff election.

The elections in Starr County hit a road bump Tuesday due to problems with their voting machines. Elections Administrator John Rodriguez confirmed they will be conducting a manual count and it is unknown when they will finish or when the…

Voters in District 37 spoke loud and clear Tuesday — they want a new state representative to speak for them in the Texas Legislature.

EDINBURG — Homer Jasso Sr. is leading Armando M. Guerra in the fight for Hidalgo County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, according to unofficial early voting results.

A former bus driver charged with sexually abusing students he drove to and from school faced two new charges Tuesday.

The March primary runoff is set for today, and there are two races in Hidalgo County and two in Starr County on the ballots.

McALLEN — A former police officer here was granted bond in connection with a federal conspiracy case related to the seizure of a San Juan man’s car.