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Dry weather conditions may mean more alligator sightings
Posted 5:54 PM 3/17/2025 by Christian von Preysing
Stormy, a female alligator that was trapped in a Weslaco storm drain for a month, has a new home.
Stormy was freed from the storm drain on March 12 and is at the South Padre Island Birding Nature and Alligator Sanctuary.
Wildlife handlers at the sanctuary said that with dry (More)
3/15/2025
Road closures announced as part of Pharr Interchange Project
Posted 4:06 PM 3/16/2025 by Jose De Leon III
Road closures will be in effect as part of the Pharr Interchange Project, according to the construction company Dragados-Pulice Joint Venture.
A segment of the westbound I-2 frontage road between Jackson Road and Jackson Avenue in McAllen will be closed to all traffic starting on Sunday (More)
3/14/2025
Burn ban in effect for three Valley counties
Posted 4:52 PM 3/15/2025 by Claudia Garcia
Three Rio Grande Valley counties are under a burn ban.
Anyone caught burning anything in Willacy, Starr and Hidalgo County could face a fine. The burn ban in Willacy County is expected to last up to three months.
