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Growing wild olive trees

By, Lori Murray, Cameron County Master Gardener, Texas Superstar Specialist From time to time, you may have noticed some small to medium-sized trees covered with...

Plenty of pets available for adoption at local shelters; The work to combat RGV...

I played a small role in a major rescue effort this week. Actually, it was the 19th time I have participated in a lifesaving endeavor....

Extraordinary bond: Father, daughter united by firefighter journey

HARLINGEN — Bree Rios, 29, made it clear to her father Victor Rios, 57, since she was a young girl she would one day...

Harlingen Happenings

By Mary Torres, Special to the Star The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society (RGVHGS) meets today, Sunday, Sept. 19, at 1:30 p.m. at the...

Still steppin’: McHi Steppers commemorate 50 years

McALLEN — A chorus of giggles went up from the women standing on the field here at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Thursday night. There were...

High hilarity: Students kick off season’s first musical

HARLINGEN — “We do belong together.” “Nooo!” exclaimed Irene Castillo, 12, and her friend Madalynn, Pastrana, 11, as Warner made a sappy — and all...

Pharr Hub Phest offers live music; Food, carnival rides and more on tap Saturday

The city of Pharr will host its annual Pharr Hub Phestival on Saturday with a “Country Boots, Tejano Roots” theme. The event is scheduled to...

Valley children can win SPI family vacations by writing and drawing

Valley children who write and draw might find themselves building sandcastles with their families for an entire week at South Padre Island next summer. For...

Saving lives every day: PA works tirelessly to help COVID patients

HARLINGEN —Vanessa Cobarrubias begins her day at around 7 a.m. and ends her day at 1 a.m. She works every single day, on Sundays...

Sunshine Haven to hold drive-thru donation event

Sunshine Haven will hold its second annual Donation Drive-Thru event Saturday at the Brownsville Event Center and the public is encouraged to stop by...