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.
TSTC grad blessed by dream job at area utility company
HARLINGEN — Lineworkers have a prime responsibility to uphold by guaranteeing that customers are provided with electricity year-round, and Texas State Technical College Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology alumnus Ernesto Hernandez finds great pride in that accountability.
TSTC alumnus finds success at major engineering, planning and environmental services firm
HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College alumnus Ulises Perez recalls when at a young age he would observe his grandfather’s craftsmanship as a homebuilder in Mexico.
Orlando Campos named CEO finalist for Harlingen’s Economic Development Corp.
HARLINGEN — After seven months, a national search has led city officials to a finalist for the job of manager and chief executive officer of the city's Economic Development Corporation.
Valley Regional Spelling Bee champion shares experience at national competition
Rio Grande Valley and AIM Media Texas speller Robbie Ortiz is back from the 95th Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, with a few mementos but having fallen short of the top prize.
Vape Pen Intervention Program seeks to help first-time offenders
SAN BENITO — The young men with their futures hanging in balance listened closely to the judge explaining the contract that could save their lives.
TSTC Maritime Welding students benefit from instructor’s training, experience
HARLINGEN — When Texas State Technical College Welding Technology alumnus Samuel Grimaldo accepted a job as the Maritime Welding instructor in TSTC’s Workforce Training and Continuing Education program, he did not anticipate the influence that his experience would have on the students.
