rio grande valley

Dec 18, 2018 — By Daniel Vaughn

From juicy chicken to a hulking brisket sandwich, the joint offers some of the best barbecue in Hidalgo County.

Oct 26, 2018 — By Texas Monthly

In Episode 3, we travel to the Rio Grande Valley, where voter turnout is historically low.

Aug 31, 2018 — By Dan Solomon

With the government questioning the authenticity of their birth certificates, some Texans worry that even providing additional documentation won't be enough.

Jun 14, 2018 — By Dan Solomon

Stanford Ph.D student Jonathan Leal and producer/filmmaker Charlie Vela teamed for a project exploring this moment in Valley music.

Apr 3, 2018 — By Leif Reigstad

The omnibus bill allocates money toward border wall construction along 33 miles in the Rio Grande Valley.

Oct 16, 2017 — By Dan Solomon

It took nine years for him to meat his match.

Mar 16, 2017 — By Dan Solomon

First-time documentarians Charlie Vela and Ronnie Garza capture fifty years of music history in their hometown.

Oct 19, 2016 — By Eric Benson

Congressman Filemon Vela had always kept a low profile—until he told Donald Trump to stick his border fence you-know-where.

Sep 30, 2016 — By Jordan Breal

Birding excursions and events around the state.

Sep 21, 2016 — By Erica Grieder

Manuel Padilla, the Border Patrol’s new sector chief in the Rio Grande Valley, promises to stem the influx of people and drugs into Texas. That may sound fanciful, but consider this: he did it in Arizona.