Passion in medicine: Cardiologist heals, bikes and runs
HARLINGEN — Dr. Charles Mild recalls a favorite moment that encouraged him to practice here.
“There were a variety of things that brought me to...
Austin Elementary teacher retires after 36 years
HARLINGEN — She’s retiring and can’t wait to return to work.
Laura Perrill retired Friday from 36 years of teaching at Austin Elementary, but she’s...
Lifetime barber: 80-year-old celebrates many years of cutting hair
HARLINGEN— Tomas Flores turned 80 years old on Jan. 9, and he celebrated his 60th anniversary as a barber in Harlingen at the same...
Renovation for a cause: Boy Scout remodels teachers’ lounge
HARLINGEN — Since he was a fifth grader, Christopher Ringheanu, 16, has been a Boy Scout.
Ringheanu said he is looking forward to hopefully becoming...
Microbe Hunter: Colombian-born physician on COVID-19 frontlines
HARLINGEN — “The Microbe Hunters” by Paul de Kruif details the fervent endeavors of such groundbreaking scientists as Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch.
Such is...
Gutierrez Middle School instructor teaches science in practice
HARLINGEN — Making s’mores is easy.
Just build a solar powered oven and pop them in.
Stumped?
Just ask Cesar Gonzalez’s integrated science students at Gutierrez Middle...
Harlingen Farmers’ Market director enjoys Valley life
HARLINGEN — Before becoming accustomed to palm trees and high temperatures in the summer, Kate McSwain lived in the Seattle area.
She moved to the...
A Helping Hand: Rio Hondo schools director creates resource center
RIO HONDO — Born and raised in Rio Hondo, Dr. Mayte Lozano Chapa knew she wanted to give back to the community where she...
Rio Hondo schools director creates resource center
RIO HONDO — Born and raised in Rio Hondo, Dr. Mayte Lozano Chapa knew she wanted to give back to the community where she grew...
40 years of service: Longtime officer honored for his dedication
HARLINGEN — Don Duncan started working in law enforcement at the age of 17 in Harlingen, where he worked his way from the Harlingen...