Dina Arévalo is an editor and reporter for The Brownsville Herald, focusing on local news in Texas, specifically in the areas of Edinburg, McAllen, and Hidalgo County government. With a background in journalism and a passion for asking the right questions, Dina delivers insightful and impactful stories that keep her community informed.
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Officials in Hidalgo County are considering a $316 million budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins on Jan. 1, 2025.
By: Dina Arévalo
EDINBURG — A renewed push to expand the number of judges able to serve the Edinburg Municipal Court has once again failed here.
By: Dina Arévalo
The Texas Attorney General’s Office is continuing its efforts to depose Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, in its quest to uncover alleged criminal wrongdoing by the religious nonprofit.
McALLEN — Nearly 40 years total in public service.
The two Donna city councilmen who are at the center of temporary restraining order prohibiting them from voting on the fate of the city manager and city attorney are firing back against allegations that they held a secret meeting in violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
By: Dina Arévalo
The Texas Water Development Board has awarded millions in funding for the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation.
By: Dina Arévalo
McALLEN — Officials here are mulling a modest decrease in the property tax rate that would still generate enough revenue to fund the city’s needs and produce a healthy surplus in its rainy day fund.
Hidalgo County officials have joined forces with leaders from cities and water utilities across the county to create a first-of-its-kind regional drought contingency plan.
By: Dina Arévalo
McALLEN — Two Edcouch officials accused in a public corruption pay-to-play scheme made their first appearances in federal court here on Friday.
By: Dina Arévalo
The former Delia's Tamales employees who are suing the popular restaurant chain over claims of wage theft are now trying to add the company's founder as a named defendant.
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