Texas’ SB 4 may not result in many arrests in the Rio Grande Valley
Texas' SB 4 sent the state swirling into confusion this week as the Supreme Court briefly allowed the immigration law to go into effect for several hours before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals placed the legislation's implementation on hold.
Still Faith: Harlingen High’s Franklin blazing path at national level
HARLINGEN — RGV track and field fans might have noticed a name missing from the heat sheets during local meets this year: Harlingen High’s...
Editorial: Efforts to force Americans to switch to electric vehicles ambitious, could backfire
A major element of the Rio Grande Valley’s economy is used car sales. Some local streets might have a dozen or more lots selling pre-owned vehicles. The used-car market is big everywhere — they outnumber new car sales nearly 4-to-1 nationwide — but it seems to be even more pronounced in low-income areas such as ours. It’s no surprise: A lot of people just can’t afford a new car.
Commentary: Donald Trump being given more credit than he deserves
This is a reply to Sherwood Uhrmacher’s letter posted March 11.
UTRGV to rename H-E-B Park to Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium
EDINBURG — The University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley on Thursday announced it is renaming UTRGV Stadium, formerly H-E-B Park, to the Robert & Janet Vackar Stadium.
Valley Symphony guest pianist to host masterclass in McAllen
Valley Keyboards will present a masterclass with acclaimed pianist Tanya Gabrielian from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today, March 21, at Miller Recital Hall, 900 Harvey in McAllen.
Hargill man arrested for dumping dog that was later euthanized
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 47-year-old Hargill man for dumping an injured dog on the side of the road.
Editorial: As refugee numbers grow, officials must stop politicking, address immigration crisis
People who have been to the U.S.-Mexico border, and even crossed into Matamoros, Reynosa or other northern Mexican cities, probably have seen a major demographic change. More people approaching our border, or waiting in Mexico to see if they are admitted into this country, are from Haiti; creole French is becoming increasingly common here.
Valley students exhibit problem solving and creative thinking through NASA program
MERCEDES — With about half a year put into their projects, students across the Valley were able to present their final prototypes for critical review for the NASA HUNCH program with the chance to advance to the next level of the program at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Water scarcity prompting Mission to consider pausing land development
MISSION — Officials here are considering putting a halt to new land developments as water levels continue to plummet at the two international reservoirs that supply the bulk of the Rio Grande Valley’s water.
