Valley Morning Star

BROWNSVILLE — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy counties and eastern Hidalgo County, is celebrating a series of federal transportation grants benefiting rural communities throughout Texas’ 34th Congressional District.

McALLEN — Gov. Greg Abbott stressed Thursday the success of his legislative priorities in making Texas a fertile locale for business, a thriving economy local leadership says the Rio Grande Valley has become a key player in.

The 1993 Steven Spielberg film "Jurassic Park" is returning to theaters with a roar, all in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

HARLINGEN — Former heavyweight world title challenger Eric “The Drummer Boy” Molina went into the 10th round against Tomasz Adamek down big on all of the judges’ cards, only a finish would do despite the fight being slated for 12 rounds.

SAN BENITO — Since last summer, the San Benito High School principal's position has turned over three times, leading members of the school district's new board of trustees to call for stability.

Shoppers will feel a little less strain on their wallets with the return of the annual tax-free weekend.

Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver the keynote address at the Governor's Small Business Summit Thursday afternoon in McAllen.

SAN BENITO — The music of the brass section rushes across the field as the drumline creates a sense of majesty and permanence.

As summer comes to an end, well summer break not so much the heat, and students prepare to tackle the next school year, local businesses, organizations and agencies are pitching in by holding back to school events for families struggling to afford supplies, clothes and anything else necessary for the classroom.

HARLINGEN — Many of the city’s employees are up for raises based on a new general fund budget while commissioners are pushing drainage upgrades and street repairs.