Animal Rescue: Teams save hundreds of sea turtles from cold
HARLINGEN — Since nobody bothered to make reservations, the cold front which came and stayed this week has tested the area’s only sea turtle...
Breaking down the stigma: Community walk draws attention to mental health, suicide prevention
EDINBURG — Strength through somber times is what the 6th Annual Out of the Darkness community walk stood for Saturday.Held at the Edinburg Municipal...
Celebrating the beautiful birds of Quinta Mazatlán
BY JOHN BRUSHWhen I see the excitement a beautiful bird brings out of people — the smiles and gasps, the high-fives and hugs after...
Brownsville resident started running for reflection, prayer
BY AMANDA A. TAYLORUndergoing moments of stress and personal strife can manifest as physical and emotional pain throughout the body. For one Brownsville resident,...
Valley native to debut short film at Cine El Rey
McALLEN — Valley native Carlos Moreno Jr. remembers realizing he wanted to be more than just an actor.The PSJA High School graduate was running...
Huggins ready to make waves for UTRGV women’s basketball with second chance in WAC
EDINBURG — Junior Quynne Huggins is in her first year with UTRGV, but the team’s conference opener at 7 tonight against UMKC will not...
Garden View: Kitchen gardening class offered in Spanish
BY BARBARA STOZDo you know someone who wants to learn more about growing vegetables? Classes are sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service under...
Araguz charge dropped: Judge dismisses forgery case against ex-NFL punter
HARLINGEN — Prosecutors have dropped a check forging charge against former NFL punter and Harlingen High School football star Leobardo Araguz.HARLINGEN — Prosecutors have...
Mercedes to look at city-run ambulance service
Mercedes may eventually have its own ambulance service with the city poised to explore the idea in the coming months.The city terminated its contract...
Edinburg searches for new economic development exec
EDINBURG — The economic development arm of the city has launched a search for a new executive director.The search began Dec. 14, about two...