Author: Jose Medina
Off-campus terroristic threat under investigation
At 4:14 p.m. Monday, University Police reported a terroristic threat off campus in Hidalgo County. The report states UTRGV Police detectives are investigating a terroristic threat and the case is under investigation. Terroristic threats are[more...]
University Police issue timely warning after Heritage Hall burglary
About 10:39 Monday night, UTRGV Police received a report of a burglary in Heritage Hall, located at 424 N. Sugar Road. The reporting party stated unlawful entry was made into the apartment by an unknown[more...]
Police Reports: Feb. 8-14
The following are among the incidents reported to University Police between Feb. 8 and 14. Feb. 8 12:05 p.m.: A staff member working at the University Center in Edinburg reported he had ordered two Apple[more...]
Police Reports: Feb. 2-7
The following are among the incidents reported to University Police between Feb. 2 and 7. Feb. 27:41 a.m.: An officer observed a man running away from U.S. Border Patrol agents in Lot B-1 on the[more...]
New hotel funding approved
Last Tuesday, the Brownsville City Commission voted to approve a funding agreement for a new full-service Hilton Garden Inn near the city’s upcoming West Rail Trail project. Pineapple RE Holdings LP, the operator of the[more...]
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Brownsville City Commission talks multicolored underpass lighting
The Brownsville City Commission discussed the installation of colored underpass lighting during a work session held before last Tuesday’s meeting as part of the city’s Quality of Life Pillar. The cities of Harlingen, Weslaco and[more...]
How were you raised?
Students from a high school I observe as a student teacher were asked to compare Amy Tan’s short story “Two Kinds,” from her book “The Joy Luck Club” (G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1989) with different[more...]
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Brownsville City Commission: Neighborhood objection scraps restaurant construction on Carlton
The Brownsville City Commission voted last Tuesday against rezoning the Carlton Subdivision to allow construction of a restaurant and duplex after residents spoke against the plan and city staff recommended denying the request. George Garcia,[more...]
Astrology Rider: Week of Nov. 29
Aries-This semester has challenged you in ways you did not expect, but you found ways to make it special nonetheless. You are on the right track and will get to where you want to be[more...]
Two COVID-19 positives at UTRGV
UTRGV reported two additional COVID-19 cases between Nov. 5 and 11, according to a university official. Doug Arney, vice president for Administrative Support Services and chair of the Infectious Disease Committee at UTRGV, said among[more...]