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The Troubling Disappearance of ‘El Gallito’

A Rio Grande Valley murder case was botched and evidence lost by local police and by Texas Rangers. Will anyone ever be held responsible?

Texas Observer · Jun 15

Experts Name Exact Trigger That Will Turn Tech Layoffs Into a Catastrophic Regional Recession

Tech layoffs in Silicon Valley raise concerns about a potential recession, but economists argue the impact remains contained to the tech sector, with broader economic stability still intact.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Valley Fever Season Peaks in Phoenix This Month: CDC Data Shows Cases Have Doubled Across Arizona and Are Spreading to New Regions

Valley fever cases in Arizona doubled between 2005 and 2022, per the CDC. June–July is peak season in Phoenix. The fungal lung infection is now spreading beyond its historical boundaries.

Medical Daily · Jun 10

‘La Causa’ Continues in South Texas

We cannot ignore César’s influence and leadership. At the same time, we must acknowledge his abuse, support the victims, and condemn any other similar conduct in a movement that was never about one person, no matter how iconic.

Texas Observer · May 29

House Democratic runoff heats up in the Rio Grande Valley, where the party hopes to reverse GOP gains

Texas House District 41 was opened by the retirement of Rep. Bobby Guerra, a Democrat. Donald Trump carried the district with 50.3% of the vote in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · May 23

Simi Valley Fire Explodes to 1,300+ Acres: Homes Burn as Evacuations Push Into LA County Line

A fast‑moving Sandy Fire has burned more than 1,300 acres in Simi Valley, destroyed at least one home and triggered evacuations as it moves towards the Los Angeles County line.

International Business Times UK · May 19

A new luxury resort wants to put the Hunter Valley on the global map

It is the first new-build resort development of this scale in the region more than two decades.

Newcastle Herald · May 19

Immigration a flashpoint in Allred-Johnson Democratic runoff

Julie Johnson labels her opponent a “flip-flopper.” Colin Allred said previous votes reflected Rio Grande Valley frustration with Biden-era border policies.

The Texas Tribune · May 13

Beyond the Valley: Naga-Kuki tensions pile pressure on Manipur’s new government

For nearly three years, the ethnic conflict in Manipur remained primarily between the Meiteis of the Valley and the Kuki-Zos in the hills. But now, the already precarious security landscape in Manipur has reached a dangerous new inflection point as the state’s Naga community gets increasingly drawn into the fray. 

Newslaundry · Apr 23

She won a $7M grant to teach Texans how to farm. Then the Trump administration yanked it over DEI.

Diana Padilla has spent a decade teaching Rio Grande Valley residents how to farm and was set to expand across the rest of the state, first in Kaufman County.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 16