School district counselor takes helm with sense of purpose
HARLINGEN – They bring with them the emotional challenges of an 18-month pandemic, the academic challenges of virtual learning, the social challenges of isolation.
And...
Collage artist joins South Padre Island art community
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — As someone who grew up with a family of artists and advocates of the arts, Kristi Abbott quickly discovered what...
Theater Practice: Young actor determined to break into the profession
HARLINGEN — George Matthew Gutierrez has stepped into a character that is totally not him — and that’s why he loves it.
George, 13, plays...
Island Art Business Incubator welcomes new program director
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — For Deanna Powell, 27, the realm of art is something she’s always had interest in because she’s found the field...
RGV doctor paves the way for cardiac program development
HARLINGEN — Ever since Dr. Frank Mazzola, was about 7 years old, he knew he wanted to become a doctor.
During high school and his...
‘Into her light’: Lauren Bender sings her heart out
HARLINGEN — She sang of the sorrows, the quietness, the passions, and the mindless joy of a middle-aged woman who’d seen her share of...
Dahlia Guerra honored with Ohtli Award by Mexican Consulate
By Pat Rodriguez, Special to the Star
Dr. Dahlia Guerra, UTRGV assistant vice president for Public Art and Special Projects, has been honored with the Ohtli...
Port Isabel grad competing in TV talent competition
PORT ISABEL — From participating in church and school choirs to performing and competing with high school and university mariachi groups, Michael Bernard, 21,...
Weight loss journey leads to bodybuilding competition
HARLINGEN— What started as a medical necessity to help with her pregnancy became a challenge that led to the bodybuilding stage.
Jessica White, who lost...
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...