The Monitor

12/11/2025

For Emma Montes-Ewing, chief executive officer of STHS McAllen, this day was not just an anniversary but rather a day to celebrate the commitment to expanding access to life-saving care in the Rio Grande Valley.

McALLEN — Warm smiles met the chilly breeze here at South Texas Health System McAllen on Thursday morning as staff celebrated the institution’s 40th anniversary.

12/11/2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared with his supporters his property tax cut proposals that ranged from eliminating school property taxes, appraisal reform to requiring a property tax increase to have a two-thirds vote to get approved.

WESLACO — In a cotton packaging facility here Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared with his supporters his property tax cut proposals that ranged from eliminating school property taxes, appraisal reform to requiring a property tax increase to have a two-thirds vote to get approved.

12/11/2025

A Baytown man sought by police in connection to a fatal three-vehicle crash that left one Hargill man dead in 2021 has been indicted.

12/11/2025

When reached for comment, Pulido appeared to not be desvelado about the accusations.

Supporters of President Donald Trump are pi**ed.

12/11/2025

The 19-year-old Palmview woman accused of shooting and killing a 43-year-old man in rural Mission has been indicted and is scheduled for arraignment.

12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

After separating from the children’s mother, Daniel had to make the difficult decision to move in with his father, desperate to keep a roof over his kids’ heads. Everyday he does what he has to do to provide for his children, while also learning how to carry the weight of two parental roles on one set of shoulders.

“It’s been hard, but you know, we get by,” said Daniel, exhausted but hopeful that a little Christmas spirit might lighten the load.

In this new, unexpected chapter, he gives his all to make his children happy. He says that right now, it’s his biggest challenge in life. But there’s no sign that this Valley-strong father will be giving up anytime soon.

MISSION — Ensuring his children feel loved this Christmas is of the utmost importance to this single father of four.

12/11/2025

The Saturday episode “tells the powerful story of endangered spider monkeys and efforts by Gladys Porter Zoo to protect the species from the threats of the illegal pet trade,” producers said.

Gladys Porter Zoo’s proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border puts the black market for wild animals squarely on its doorstep.

12/10/2025

An Edinburg woman who claimed she committed an aggravated robbery because she needed money for a child with cancer was arrested Tuesday, police said.

An Edinburg woman who claimed she committed an aggravated robbery because she needed money for a child with cancer was arrested Tuesday, police said in a news release.

12/10/2025

Together, the three entities — the city of Donna, the U.S. General Services Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection — are partnering to construct what they are calling the “port of the future.”

But what makes it “futuristic?”

Donna Mayor David Moreno says it is the new “non-intrusive inspection technology” planned for the facility.

DONNA — On Monday, the city of Donna in conjunction with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the ex*****on of the Donation Acceptance Agreement, a formal promise to expand the Donna Land Port of Entry for commercial traffic.

12/10/2025

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12/10/2025

Aedyn Kroeker was born and raised in the hub of the Rio Grande Valley. With a slew of musicians in his family tree, it was no surprise when he came out of the womb with perfect pitch.

However, his visual impairments — optic nerve hypoplasia and nystagmus — no one could have expected.

Nonetheless, this hasn’t dimmed his light one bit. If anything, his determination and courage to overcome every challenge has fueled his fire even brighter.

McALLEN — There is a young musician here who stands out from the crowd. With a quiet hopefulness, he marches on into his dreams, guitar in one hand, and white cane in the other.