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Beer fest coming to Harlingen Field

HARLINGEN — Harlingen Field is set to stage the summer’s frothiest celebration as city leaders gear up to tap into barrels of craft beer from across Texas for the city’s newest festival.

Village in the Valley preparing for Juneteenth celebration

Village in the Valley will be hosting its third annual Juneteenth Perfecting Unity Celebration in observance of the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of slavery’s end.

Mother’s Day events planned in Edinburg and McAllen

The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a "Mommy and Me" event on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edinburg Parks and Recreation Center, 315 E. Mark S. Pena Drive.

COMMENTARY: Dear future child — A mom’s letter details ongoing adoption journey

Dear future child: Your brother was born a few months after my 37th birthday. He was a long-awaited blessing and is my best little friend. You’re going to love him, too.

Make-A-Wish reschedules fundraiser for Saturday

Make-A-Wish RGV is partnering with Rhodes Enterprise to host its nationwide fundraiser, Walk for Wishes, on Saturday in celebration of the wishes they have granted while also raising funds forcan future wishes.

Meet Laura Warren Ogletree, RGV Architect of the Year

Laura Warren Ogletree has always reached for the stars while remaining grounded in the community around her. She was born Laura Nassri in Ciudad Juarez — the daughter of a Lebanese father and a Mexican mother. As a little girl she would gaze at the stars under the crystal-clear night skies of the Chihuahuan Desert and her imagination would soar.

Edinburg invites residents 50 and over to celebrate Mexico for ‘Senior de Mayo’

EDINBURG — Sasha McKenzie, 2, swung her arms in the air Friday morning as she jumped around the gym with a smile across her face. She mimicked her grandpa, who was sitting down doing low-impact exercises, and matching his movements before dancing around again.

Dunkin’ to give free coffee to healthcare workers across state

In celebration of National Nurses Day, Dunkin’s across the state will be offering free coffee this Saturday for healthcare workers. 

Harlingen Neighborhood Food Pantry plans for new building with Valley Legacy grant

HARLINGEN — Stacks of canned corn and tomato sauce stand in one corner.

McAllen registered nurse, former ER professional, transitions into homecare

Laura Valadez saw a growing need in her community for home health care, particularly among Baby Boomers. It inspired the registered nurse to open SYNERGY HomeCare, the nation's fastest-growing in-home care franchise.