Valley Morning Star

Shooting like Steph: Curry’s impact inspires generation of hoopers

The NBA’s introduction of the 3-point shot in 1979 changed the way basketball was played. Generational talents like Larry Bird, Reggie Miller and Ray Allen...

New residents fuel Harlingen’s housing market

HARLINGEN — For decades, leaders here have dreamed of the area’s boom. It’s booming now. “It’s really unprecedented,” Mayor Chris Boswell said. After a decade of speedy...

UTRGV faculty open homes to international students during holidays

Amy Frazier, a University of Texas Rio Grande Valley faculty member in Brownsville, hosted four international students on Christmas Day as part of the...

TSTC hosts temporary tag training for area law enforcement officials

HARLINGEN — Sgt. Joe Escribano of the Travis County Constable’s Office Precinct #3 Clean Air Task Force conducted an eTAG, or temporary tag, course...

Keeping the spirit: Community adjusts to Christmas under COVID

HARLINGEN — They danced. They ate pizza and cake, played games and sang karaoke. The kids at the LeMoyne Gardens Unit of the Boys and Girls...

City of SPI receives certificate for financial reporting

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — For more than three decades, the quality of this coastal city’s financial reporting continues to be award-worthy. This week, the City...

Hospitalizations rising in Hidalgo County

During a limited week of reports due to the Christmas holiday, Hidalgo County confirmed an additional 503 cases of COVID-19 in the area over...

Room for wildlife: Valley refuges grow by almost 6,500 acres

HARLINGEN — Rio Grande Valley wildlife refuges have added nearly 6,500 new acres of habitat by buying up private lands adjacent to the existing...

Season to Give: United Way holds second online fundraiser

The United Way of Southern Cameron County's second annual United We Give online fundraiser was a success. That's according to Michael Limas, campaign chair for...

Be warned: Authorities ready for holiday traffic enforcement

The Texas Department of Public Safety has commenced its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaigns. DPS announced it will be boosting enforcement...