Museum opened in August 2008 with historical items dating back to as early as 1910.  Items, that are on display, are from local contributors that have shown interest in sharing…

By Raul Garcia Jr. Scores released by the Intercultural Development Research Association show that almost 59 percent of students are taking the ACT and SAT  college entrance exams in Rio…

Congressman Filemon Vela, D-Texas. (From left to  right) Texas Congressmen Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, Filemon Vela, D-Brownsville, and Pete Gallego,  D-Alpine. The…

By Raul Garcia Jr. The Rio Hondo News The Lady Bobcats know what it takes to win as they have continued to dominate their way  to 22 wins with only…

By Raul Garcia Jr. The Rio Hondo News The Bobcats have dominated the Lions over the years and in this match up the Lions finally got their way at home….

By Raul Garcia Jr. Twitter: @RaulGarciaJr4 Local farmer Abraham Castillo has been farming land on Military Road in Blue Town and Los Indios for over twenty years and he says…

Rio Hondo, TX- Ricardo “Ricky” Ramos, Jr., 18, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen. He and a young cousin went out…

By Raul Garcia Jr. Twitter:@RaulGarciaJr4 The Mercedes Veterans War Memorial hosted its 4th annual candle lighting ceremony on December 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Bealls Plaza located at Business…

By Lt. Col. Kassy Cabrera Air Force JROTC, RHH This year, Rio Hondo High School Veterans Day Program will be observed on Monday, November 12th. Rio Hondo’s AFJROTC Unit Tx-961…

The varsity football team is making good on both sides of the ball despite some injuries and new assignments. “We have been playing pretty good defense each week and we…