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45 mountain rescue teams set out for deployment along Amarnath Yatra routes

Forty-five mountain rescue teams have been deployed for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. These teams, comprising various security forces, will assist pilgrims and respond to any emergencies along the yatra routes. Mock drills are being conducted across the Valley to enhance preparedness. The annual pilgrimage is scheduled to commence on July…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

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

HEALTH ALERT: CDC Reports Valley Fever Cases Have Doubled in Phoenix Metro Over 17 Years — And the Fungal Lung Infection Is Spreading Beyond Its Historical Boundaries

A landmark federal surveillance study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on February 19, 2026 has confirmed what public health officials in Arizona have been warning about for years: Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis), the fungal lung disease caused by inhaling soil-borne Coccidioides spores, has approximately doubled in incidence…

Medical Daily · Jun 1

‘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