Slice of Life

Julia Macmanus scores high in tennis, academics

HARLINGEN — Julia Macmanus loves showing her animals at the livestock show. And winning tennis tournaments while serving as captain of the Harlingen High School...

Stephanie De La Cruz spends senior year wearing many hats

HARLINGEN — Cheerleader, yearbook editor and top academic achiever. President of the Harlingen High School Student Council, National Honor Society and Student Advisory Board. Stephanie De...

Port Isabel business to have celebratory ribbon cutting

PORT ISABEL — For years, Catherine “Cat” Donnelly held desk jobs, but with each year she grew closer to her retirement, her desire to...

Colorful, dreamlike creations: Oil painter to have exhibition, artist talk on SPI

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Ever since Carol Plumb was a small child, she’s showcased her artistic talent and love of her scenic surroundings through...

Levi Ince at the top of his game

HARLINGEN – He’s an athlete, an actor and an academic. You might call Levi Ince a Renaissance man, and his unassuming and casual manner only...

Cheers to many years: San Benito resident celebrates 100th birthday

SAN BENITO — From treating himself to a cup of coffee paired with sweet pan dulce to sitting outdoors when the weather is nice,...

A love for cooking: Executive chef becomes Point Isabel ISD’s culinary arts instructor

PORT ISABEL — Executive Chef Celia Galindo has dived into the world of culinary arts from just about every aspect of the career. From providing...

Noah Peters fights the good fight

HARLINGEN – Noah Peters was about to run in a track meet when the news came: “We have to get home.” The pandemic had just struck,...

Extraordinary contributions: Harlingen doctor of veterinary medicine receives public health award

HARLINGEN — A local doctor with a passion for veterinary medicine and a desire to educate about the subject area was recently awarded for...

Top of his game: Harlingen South grad taking top money as gamer

HARLINGEN — Derek Diaz hadn’t slept much the previous night. He’d spent the night gaming until about 5 a.m., with no regrets. It’s the career...