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Rep. Monica De La Cruz addresses border security and agriculture after White House event

Rep. Monica De La Cruz posted on social media about border security under President Trump, participation in an agriculture event at the White House with Secretary Brooke Rollins and President Trump, and sent Palm Sunday greetings to her community…


Christian Garibay and Julius Ramirez

Which ex-high school athletes from West Rio Grande Valley area will compete in the week of Monday, March 30?

The week beginning Monday, March 30 will showcase these former West Rio Grande Valley area high school standouts.
Texas State Board Of Education Secretary Pat Hardy (2024)

Analysis: 187 of 480 students at Emma Vera Elementary School not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year

Of the 480 students at Emma Vera Elementary School in Roma, 187 (39%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to West RGV News’ analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Carlos Rodriguez, Port Director for Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry

CBP officers seize over $17 million in meth at Pharr International Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found more than $17 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a blackberry shipment at Pharr International Bridge. The narcotics were seized after an inspection revealed nearly one ton of drugs inside a commercial truck from Mexico.

Report: 43% of the 732 students at South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy not on “college track” in 2023-24 school year

Of the 732 students at South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy in Edinburg, 314 (43%) weren’t on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to West RGV News’ analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).


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Monica De La Cruz discusses border policy, government shutdown, and tax reform proposals

Rep. Monica De La Cruz outlined her views on border security legislation, criticized congressional gridlock during a historic government shutdown, and promoted taxpayer rights reforms through recent social media posts dated March 26–27, 2026.
Daren Barrera and Christopher Bernal

Who are the ex-high school stars from West Rio Grande Valley area competing on Saturday, March 28?

These former West Rio Grande Valley area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, March 28.
Michael J. Martinez, Port Director of the Port of Progreso, Texas

Progreso CBP officers apprehend two fugitives wanted for sex-related offenses in March

CBP officers at Progreso Port of Entry detained two men wanted on sex-related felony charges during Spring break traffic this March. Both were identified through biometric checks and handed over to local authorities.