Major goal: UTRGV dreams of football require widespread support
Football season, and the return of fan-filled stadiums after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, understandably ignite passions among fans of the sport, including those who...
OPINION: Slowdown: Census figures indicate local growth trend over
For decades the Rio Grande Valley was one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions, with a healthy combination of natural growth and immigration from both...
OPINION: Protecting children: Schools right to take steps in support of student health
In just a few weeks discussions regarding the coronavirus pandemic has shifted from asking students to wear masks to matters of greater consequence. Many...
Champs: Valley players take PONY Little League World Series
Young Rio Grande Valley athletes can call themselves world champs after their recent victory in the Dick’s Sporting Goods PONY League World Series Championship last...
OPINION: Good job: Valley residents rank high for COVID-19 vaccinations
Bill Salter, a Rio Grande Valley editor way back when, used to remind colleagues that people are inspired to write most often out of...
EDITORIAL: Bad move: Abbott should not endanger children by refusing shelter
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a state of emergency along the border relative to the “ongoing surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas-Mexico border...
EDITORIAL: Walkout: Ending legislative boycott resolves voting bill faster
Democrats in the Texas Legislature blocked passage of new voting restrictions by walking out and preventing a quorum on Sunday night, on the eve of...
EDITORIAL: Don’t hesitate: Herd immunity unlikely, vaccinations still needed
It appears that most of the people who want the COVID-19 vaccine have gotten it. Supply now outpaces demand and drug companies are cutting...
EDITORIAL: Spreading help: As demand in U.S. wanes, we should export vaccines
Conditions continue to improve across the United States with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant number of Americans have been vaccinated against the...
EDITORIAL: Good habits: Continued precautions help COVID numbers improve
It’s been almost two months since Gov. Greg Abbott lifted all state restrictions on social conduct with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. When those...
