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Cameron County’s first Walk-On’s to open in Harlingen

Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepulveda announced the first Walk-On’s Restaurant and Sports Bistreaux location in Cameron County will be opening in the city. 

Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center inducted into Guadalupe Hall of Fame

LOS FRESNOS — The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center has won national recognition for its more than 30 years of work preserving and promoting conjunto music and Mexican American arts.

City of San Benito working to fill top jobs

SAN BENITO — The city’s new commission is taking on one of its biggest jobs — building its top administrative team.

Stock market today: Wall Street swings to mixed close as Fed hints of rate...

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street swung to a mixed finish after the Federal Reserve hinted it may raise interest rates two more times this year, even as it held them steady Wednesday.

No relief: RGV heat dome expected to persist

The unusually powerful heat dome sitting over the Rio Grande Valley and creating dangerously high temperatures doesn’t seem to be in any hurry to leave.

State Rep. Lopez stands by first session, helped pass 12 bills

HARLINGEN — After her first legislative session, State Rep. Janie Lopez, whose district includes Cameron and Willacy counties, is standing behind what she describes as one of the most productive sessions completed by freshman legislators.

Gladys Porter Zoo ready to introduce Ben the bear to visitors

A bear from Missouri known for escaping his exhibit twice in a month, is officially ready to meet the Rio Grande Valley.

McAllen’s Taquerias Tlaquepaque Hnos evokes memories of Matamoros street tacos

McALLEN — Taquerias Tlaquepaque Hnos is an unassuming restaurant sandwiched in between a slew of other businesses at a small plaza on North 10th Street in McAllen.

Harlingen mayor: Annual State of the City Address won’t cost taxpayers

HARLINGEN — The stage is being set for the city’s first State of the City Address that won’t cost taxpayers.

Cameron County mulls SPI hotel: Would be located inside Andy Bowie Park

Cameron County commissioners are looking into the possibility of building a full-service, upscale resort hotel on South Padre Island within Andy Bowie Park and adjacent to the SPI Convention Center and Beach Access No. 2.