DPS unit hits IDEA school bus in Harlingen
The Texas Department of Public Safety said one of its units hit an IDEA school bus Tuesday afternoon after another vehicle changed lanes and hit the trooper's unit.
EDITORIAL: Officials bicker over buses, little regard given migrants
This past weekend the 20th busload filled with immigrants arrived in Los Angeles, sent from Texas, whose name ironically means “friendship.” Like many of those that went before, the bus that arrived Saturday originated in the Rio Grande Valley.
Pandas could be gone from America’s zoos by the end of next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wearing an "I Love Pandas" T-shirt and clutching a panda-covered diary, Kelsey Lambert bubbled with excitement as she glimpsed the real thing. She and her mother, Alison, had made a special trip from San Antonio just to watch the National Zoo's furry rock stars casually munching bamboo and rolling around on the grass.
Take your furry friends to San Juan Wednesday for the Blessing of the Animals
The public is invited to bring your furry friends to be blessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle on Wednesday.
Yasuke Ramen really hit the spot during week of isolation
This previous week was a doozy.
US Rep. De La Cruz blasts hardline Republicans as House speaker is ousted
Disappointing. Frustrating. Unacceptable. That’s how U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-McAllen, described the hyperpartisanship within her own political party that has put a stranglehold on progress in the nation’s capital.
Coast Guard seizes nearly 200 pounds of red snapper off SPI
The U.S. Coast Guard Station South Padre Island detained Mexican fishermen who illegally caught nearly 200 pounds of red snapper on Saturday, according to a press release.
Harlingen man sentenced to 75 years for murdering roommate
A Harlingen man has been found guilty of murdering his former roommate in 2020 before being sentenced to 75 years in prison.
Life skills students in Harlingen buddy up with general ed counterparts
HARLINGEN — When we think of life skills, we often think of the practical matters of counting money, washing clothes and preparing meals.
South Texas Independent School District attains top ratings in state, nation
The South Texas Independent School District ranks among the best in districts the state and nation, according to the Niche.com Best School Districts rankings for 2024.
