Some churchgoers in the Rio Grande Valley remembered the leader of the Catholic Church as a forward-thinking figure who cared ...

Note: Several over-the-counter self-care items, such as antibacterial hand sanitizer, soap, spray and wipes, are always exempt from sales tax if they are labeled with a "Drug Facts" panel in ...

With the rainfall Monday, parts of the Rio Grande Valley are experiencing power outages. In Cameron County two outages are ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Named the 5th most endangered river in the US, the Rio Grande's challenges include severe drought, unsustainable use and ...

Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn are asking President Trump for federal disaster aid following devastating Rio ...

Republican Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, sent a letter Friday to President Trump asking for more help for flood-stricken South ...

The lower section of the Rio Grande in South Texas has been named one of the most endangered rivers in the United States.

Thursday will mark three weeks since the catastrophic flooding swept across parts of the Rio Grande Valley and there are still areas with homes surrounded by ...

Principal Patti Kruger greets students on their way into the Rock Valley Elementary building in September after being bused ...