Packed agenda: Julie Ng-Castillo active throughout Cameron County
HARLINGEN — Julie Ng-Castillo stays busy.
Her schedule is filled with activities, and her involvement in the Cameron County community has allowed her to expand...
Cadets win essay competition; Two MMA seniors win cash award for STEM essays
HARLINGEN — Two cadets from the Marine Military Academy are now $200 richer thanks to an award from Naval Horizons for their STEM essays....
After the news: Young anchorwoman reaching for the big time
HARLINGEN — What do Diane Sawyer, Christiane Amanpour, Hoda Kotb and Cassie Banda all have in common?
They’re all high-powered broadcast journalists.
You may not know...
Dedicated to serve: Korean War veteran honored for volunteer service
HARLINGEN — When doctors first diagnosed Carlos Rodriguez with post-traumatic stress disorder, there was no compensation.
So, the Korean War veteran and Purple Heart recipient...
Show must go on: Harlingen native new schools music director
After a strange and chaotic year in which Harlingen school district musicians had to practice and perform online from their homes, the year is...
On the frontline: Local pharmacist offers vital services
HARLINGEN — He’s been on the front lines of COVID-19 since it struck last year.
And Michael Muniz is still at it.
“We go into people’s...
A literary adventure: Port Isabel resident opens bookstore, coffee bar
PORT ISABEL — As someone with a background in education and a love of learning, Gayle Curry felt inspired to follow her dream of...
A deeper conversation: Harlingen native publishes book about Valley
HARLINGEN — Prior to beginning her undergraduate studies, Dr. Jill Fleuriet says she didn’t know anthropology even existed.
However, it didn’t take very long for...
Cakes for pups: Harlingen vet student bakes goods for dogs
HARLINGEN — Samantha Mendoza, 25, has always loved animals. Mendoza was going to school to become a veterinarian but moved back home during the...
Cellular biologist inspires kids
HARLINGEN – She likes the smiles, the energy, the enthusiasm.
Brittany Martinez, youth development professional at the Harry Nigro Unit of the Boys and Girls...
