EDITORIAL: Too many Valley residents driving under the influence
Forget fentanyl and foreigners; the greatest threat to public health in the Rio Grande Valley is cars and cocktails.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend and it’s even better this year
NEW YORK (AP) — The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky.
Experts: Higher temperatures require more precautions, planning
HARLINGEN — “Get water.”
US Med-Equip donates equipment to TSTC’s Biomedical Equipment Technology program
HARLINGEN — Innovations in medical equipment technology are leading to life-changing results for patients, and that is how Texas State Technical College is raising the bar for one of its allied health programs.
RGV Boxing Hall of Fame ceremony packed a punch with Evander Holyfield’s attendance
HARLINGEN — Former undisputed heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Evander Holyfield looks like he could still go 12 rounds, or maybe even 15 like his early days.
Harlingen proposing $57.8 million budget with 6-cent property tax cut
HARLINGEN — A proposed $57.8 million general fund budget with $30 million in cash reserves is coming with a 6-cent cut in the property tax rate amid one of the Cameron County Appraisal District's sharpest spikes in appraised property value increases in the area's history.
Migrant child dies after falling ill on Brownsville bus heading to Chicago
A migrant child has died on a bus in Brownsville that was destined for Chicago.
New hurricane outlook sees better chances for more powerful storms
The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley has announced the traditional mid-season outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season from the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, 2023 edition.
EDITORIAL: Veterans’ retirement shouldn’t erase their disability benefits
Few people would argue that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who are willing to — and often do — place their health and very lives in harm’s way in order to protect our nation, its people and interests through military service. They deserve — and need — our help in dealing with any injuries and disabilities they might have suffered as a result of that service.
Harlingen officials expanding economic development zone
HARLINGEN — One of the city’s economic development zones is getting bigger as part of a plan to expand Harlingen’s main trade corridor.