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State seeking volunteers for annual crab trap removal

The Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Program enters its 20th season this year, with volunteers fanning out along the gulf coast to remove abandoned...

Economic agency studying possible business incubator in Harlingen

HARLINGEN — A healthy climate for small business is the foundation of a strong local job market. The Harlingen Economic Development Corp. has commissioned a...

Harlingen to consider request to open recycling center

HARLINGEN — When city officials shut down the Harlingen Recycling Center nearly two years ago, many residents opposed the move, arguing they wanted the...

Old Man Winter coming back to RGV

Old Man Winter is once again making its way back to the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, bringing much colder weather to the area. “Feels...

Harlingen Police Department conducts narcotic search, arrests three

HARLINGEN — A narcotic search warrant led to a drug bust and the arrest of three Harlingen residents. Investigators with the Harlingen Police Organized Crime...

Harlingen set to call May election; mayor, District 1, 2 seats on ballot

HARLINGEN — City commissioners are set to call what’s shaping up as a hotly contested match — the first under newly drawn district voting...

TSTC alumni demonstrate vision in Welding Technology program

HARLINGEN — The game of chess is known to require the utmost patience, preparation and strategy. Those same principles are comparable to the welding...

Birds in the bushes: Great Backyard Bird Count looking for citizen scientists

For those who feed the bird feeders, now is your time. The 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count is one of the most important ways...

Average per-gallon gas price edges over $3 in Texas

The average price for a gallon of regular gas inched back above the $3 mark last week, but Valley prices remained below the state’s...

Kids donate food, toys to Humane Society

HARLINGEN — Gravy Train, toys, blankets, cat litter, mats … Mervin Sandoval was all smiles as he and his teacher, Bianca Pecina, delivered about 500...