OPINION: Welcome change: Adding UIL adaptive sports opens opportunities to many
Amid the several controversial new laws enacted this year by the Texas legislature were some good bills that deserved, and got, bipartisan support. One...
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...
Posturing More than visits, lip service needed to fix border issues
Vice President Kamala Harris is finally coming to the border. After increasing attacks from Republicans and a growing number of Democrats regarding her apparent...
EDITORIAL: Sad anniversary: A year into pandemic, what have we learned?
This time last year COVID-19 was just beginning to tighten its death grip on our global society. The virus that was first diagnosed in...
EDITORIAL: Memorable: Some want to forget 2020, but it’s been a historic year
Many people have said that this year is one we all want to forget.
Not a chance.
In many ways 2020 has been a year for...
EDITORIAL: Heroic: RGV Citizens of the Year risked lives to save others
Heroes tend to be humble. Perhaps that humility inspires them to their selfless acts. “I was just doing my job,” we’ve heard from many...
EDITORIAL: Top choice: Readers invited to offer tributes to health workers
At this time of the year we normally invite readers to nominate exemplary local residents who deserve consideration for our annual Rio Grande Valley...
