Letters to the Editor | Week of April 29-May 4, 2024
This week, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa addressed controversy in La Joya, Louise Butler complained about public vulgarity and a local music teacher suggested summer is a good time to learn a new skill. Other offerings include comments about big government, a local veterinary hospital and letter writers in general.
Swing voters could decide tight race for District 34
Could swing voters decide the hotly contested election between Republican Mayra Flores and incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for District 34?
Commentary: Rooting out corruption
There is nothing more important to our communities, our families and the future of our children than a strong public school system. Our dedicated La Joya ISD teachers and staff work tirelessly and do an excellent job preparing our students for success.
South Texas Children’s Art Festival winners surprised with SPI family vacations
Seven-year-old Daniella Garcia had her fingers crossed on both hands as Carey Kinsolving announced that he came to her class to award a South Padre Island family vacation. Garcia’s fingers quickly uncrossed when Kinsolving announced she had won a vacation for her family at Holiday Inn Beach Resort South Padre Island along with credit to eat at resort restaurants.
CarePortal provides vital assistance to children, families in crisis
HARLINGEN — There’s a crisis in the middle of the night and suddenly a woman’s grandchildren have filled her small home.
Coast Guard SPI nets 1,650 pounds of illegally caught red snapper in April
Boat crews with Coast Guard Station South Padre Island and air crews with Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi have been busy in April.
Suspect posed as stranded motorist, assaulted good Samaritan in Brownsville
Cameron County sheriff's investigators on Wednesday tracked down a man they accuse of posing as a stranded motorist before assaulting a good Samaritan and stealing his vehicle.
Editorial: Many entities expected major windfall from budget surplus; sadly, much of it never...
A year ago public entities across the Rio Grande Valley and throughout Texas were excited about a record $32.7 billion budget surplus sitting in the state’s coffers as the legislative session began. Today, many of those same entities are hurting.
Commentary: Honoring military mothers
As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of mothers who have served in the U.S. military and those who have supported their family members in uniform. These women embody courage, sacrifice and resilience, often sacrificing their comfort and security for their country’s and loved ones’ greater good.