San Benito school board scraps project manager for $40M bond-funded construction
SAN BENITO — After about four years, the San Benito school district is overseeing a $40 million bond-funded construction project following its board’s decision to scrap the project manager’s contract.
Mother, kitten ocelot spotted at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Two more ocelots have been spotted at the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.
Loki selected as name of new baby giraffe
The votes were tallied, and a name for the new baby giraffe at Gladys Porter Zoo was selected.
Dr. Seuss’ ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas!’ gets a sequel
Co-workers remember Ed Asher, longtime night city editor
HARLINGEN — Nearly 18 years ago, Ed Asher returned to the Valley Morning Star after working for the Albuquerque Tribune, becoming an national award-winning writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist, following a stint as a reporter with the Houston Chronicle.
Harlingen’s VIA records busiest January in nine years
HARLINGEN — Passenger numbers at Valley International Airport dipped in January as is usually the case in what amounts to the off-season for tourism.
Crowned: Harvest Christian wraps up season as state champs
Bishop Daniel E. Flores celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass with UTRGV, TSC students
The Lenten season began Wednesday with Christians around the world gathering to attend Ash Wednesday services.
Cameron County study finds high broadband cost; funding becoming available next year
Expanding high-speed internet access countywide won’t be cheap, as Cameron County commissioners learned during their Feb. 14 regular meeting.
Commissioner: Harlingen’s STEC falls short of benchmark; city wants more info
HARLINGEN — The city’s ambulance company fell short on one of its performance benchmarks set to address concerns of slow response times in its non-emergency transport service, Commissioner Rene Perez said.