Edinburg-based animal shelter at capacity, seeks community’s help
The Palm Valley Animal Society in Edinburg has been a no-kill shelter since April, but the recent surge of kittens and puppies being turned...
Edinburg seeks veterans to recognize during virtual parade
EDINBURG — The city will be honoring its veterans virtually this year, and is asking the community for help to do so.
On Nov. 11,...
Hallow-streaming: With restrictions instated specific to holiday, alternative activities planned
Streets won’t be filled with young superheroes and princesses scavenging for candy this year, but the community’s Halloween spirit and the traditions of Día...
The Grande Narrative: Young adults work toward goal of diversified curriculum
Shaena Reyes never learned about Juneteenth as a student at McAllen’s Nikki Rowe High School.
Reyes, who graduated in 2018, only learned this summer about...
Trio of RGV natives compete in ‘American Ninja Warrior’ on NBC
There are two new ninja warriors in town.
Valley natives Holly Cavazos and Gloria Orta were first-time contestants on NBC’s latest season of “American Ninja...
Edinburg CISD repurposes buses, drivers to deliver meals, school supplies
EDINBURG — The last time Juan Heredia drove a school bus full of students, it was March.
Since the pandemic hit, the school bus driver...
Boy Scouts to hold annual fundraiser virtually
The Rio Grande Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be holding a fundraising event next week to help support the local scouting...
Advice: Education should be a household priority
BY MARIA LUISA SALCINESSchool preparation shouldn’t be only about buying your children clothes and school supplies. It’s also about preparing your children to take...
Advice: The art of living a good life
BY MARIA LUISA SALCINESLiving your best life is about prioritizing what is important to you without letting the nonsense that keeps you up at...
As South Texas College turns 25, inaugural president Shirley Reed reflects on its humble...
Doubts of Shirley Reed’s ability to fledge the first community college in the Rio Grande Valley more than two decades ago did not discourage...
