Editorial: Misperceptions about Valley continue to affect residents, immigrants and our economy
New York City’s mayor Eric Adams canceled a trip to the Rio Grande Valley this past weekend over concerns of cartel-related violence here. Guess he hasn’t read FBI reports that consistently show this is one of the safest regions in the United States.
Harlingen cuts utilities after Valle Vista Mall doesn’t pay bill — again
HARLINGEN — At Valle Vista Mall, the tall glass doors were shut Wednesday, with most of its remaining stores closed after the city cut off utilities when its owners failed to pay the bill — again.
Jubilee kids in Harlingen learn about colleges and careers
HARLINGEN — Fermin Zamorano in his white lab coat and stethoscope moved from one table to another, exploring all the opportunities within his reach.
Unique fusion of flavors at McAllen’s Mikhuna
McALLEN — Mikhuna, a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant in McAllen brings a one-of-a-kind taste to the Valley with a mix of traditional South American dishes and Nikkei, a fusion of Peruvian ingredients shaped by Japanese techniques.
New Breed Wrestling bringing chaos to venues throughout RGV
ALAMO — The loud clang of wood and metal and early 2000s hip-hop music seeped out through the large opened garage door and into the parking lot of the New Breed School of Wrestling in McAllen.
Championship standard: Powerhouse UTRGV chess team heads to Final Four
BROWNSVILLE — Just like other college sport dynasties such as Nick Saban’s Alabama football or Geno Auriemna’s University of Connecticut Women’s basketball, the UTRGV Chess Program has established itself as a powerhouse in the sport and is looking to add another title competing in this year’s Final Four of Collegiate Chess this weekend.
Insurance company taking over San Benito $40 million project
SAN BENITO — A year after the San Benito school district’s shutdown of a $40 million bond-funded project, an insurance company is taking over construction after the school board placed its contractor in default of its contract.
Big break: Realtors, Cameron County push homestead exemption
With last November’s passage of a constitutional amendment that more than doubles the state’s homestead tax exemption, there’s more reason than ever for eligible homeowners to take advantage of it.
Texas Speaker Dade Phelan creates committee to examine Biden pause on LNG facility permits
AUSTIN — House Speaker Dade Phelan created a special committee Monday to examine President Joe Biden’s executive order pausing new permits for facilities that export liquified natural gas, a move that has drawn backlash from the oil industry, Republicans and some Democrats.