The Monitor

11/01/2025

Adriana Aleman recounted a 71-year-old McAllen man's alleged attempts to sexually assault her, which is when she said she held her hand up to his neck and squeezed.

EDINBURG — The jury in the murder trial for a 71-year-old McAllen man who was allegedly killed by his former housemaid heard testimony of the events that led to his death before state prosecutors and her defense attorney rested.

10/31/2025

Beauty illuminated from the glow of candlelight Thursday night in Alamo, where PSJA Memorial students observed Dia de los Mu***os by honoring the dearly departed. Our staff photographer Delcia Lopez was there to capture the moment.

PSJA Memorial Early College High School students helped erect a six-tier ofrenda and observed Dia De Los Mu***os on Thursday in Alamo.

10/31/2025

Update: The suspect in this case had sued Tranquil Tortuga LLC and Jose Garza in May 2023 over a fall from a balcony on South Padre Island. That case was presided over by Judge Singleterry.

The plaintiff in a civil case was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Chicago on Thursday and is awaiting extradition to Hidalgo County, where he'll face charges for terroristic threats made against the state district judge who heard his case.

10/31/2025

Update: McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos has penned a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asking for reconsideration, writing, “The Aeromexico route contributes meaningfully to this impact, and its cancellation would reverberate across sectors — from workforce development to international trade. Over 3,500 passenger reservations will be directly impacted after (Nov. 7) due to the proposed cancellation."

McAllen officials say they’re working with congressional leaders to preserve its “vital” air route between its airport and Mexico City following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement revoking approval for the route.

10/31/2025

Friday, the city of Edinburg’s economic arm announced that they had approved LEWIS Building LLC to lead a $650,000 renovation.

Big changes are coming to Edinburg's historic downtown.

10/31/2025

Gilberto Zepeda III has been accused of sending harassing messages and threats over social media and other “electronic means” to state District Judge Nereida Singleterry, who presided over his civil case in the 476th District Court. He is now awaiting extradition from Chicago to Hidalgo County.

The plaintiff in a civil case was arrested by U.S. Marshals in Chicago on Thursday and is awaiting extradition to Hidalgo County, where he'll face charges for terroristic threats made against the state district judge who heard his case.

10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

The massage parlor is located in the 4300 block of North 10th Street in McAllen.

The McAllen Police Department is investigating a local massage parlor after two women were arrested Thursday for prostitution.

10/31/2025

The documentary, which is part of a new collaboration between the Hidalgo County Historical Commission and the Abandoned Atlas Foundation, is the latest attempt to prevent the historic building’s demolition.

SAN JUAN — A preservation organization is hoping that its forthcoming documentary will breathe new life into the old San Juan Hotel.

10/31/2025

In just 24 hours local and federal officials have responded to news of the ban with bipartisan support to lift it before McAllen and the Valley face economic repercussions. Those voices came from U.S. Reps. Monica De La Cruz and Vicente Gonzalez, and Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez, who've joined the McAllen officials calling for resolve.

McAllen officials say they’re working with congressional leaders to preserve its “vital” air route between its airport and Mexico City following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement revoking approval for the route.

10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

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