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...
Centennial Celebration: Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday
HARLINGEN — Jim Larsen never imaged to live to be 100 years old, but he shared some wise advice.
“What to do to live that...
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...
UTRGV Unsung Hero
By AMANDA A. TAYLOR, Special to MyRGV.com
Tim Sears values any opportunity to contribute to the UTRGV community.
A UTeach Master Teacher at the Edinburg campus,...
Caring for kids: Verna Garza named HCISD Nurse of the Year
HARLINGEN — Finishing high school was hard for Verna Garza.
But that didn’t stop her from becoming Nurse of the Year for the Harlingen school...