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Valley Morning Star

Local, federal leaders celebrate regional infrastructure projects

LA VILLA — Years in the making. That’s how officials described two major infrastructure projects that were unveiled in eastern Hidalgo County this week.

Valley’s ‘Tortured Poets’ fully embracing new Taylor Swift album

It felt appropriate to write about Swifties celebrating the release of “The Tortured Poets Department” by streaming the album. To the joy or dismay of many Americans, Taylor Swift and her art have come to define pop culture.

RGV nurse apprenticeship to address medical staff shortage

The Rio Grande Valley is getting what educators and medical professionals say will be the first Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Track, which they hope will help address the current local and national nursing shortage.

DHR strives to reverse Valley’s low organ donation registration

Ten-thousand, one-hundred and fifteen. This is the number of people currently on the transplant waiting list in the state of Texas alone with about 40% of them being minorities, according to Donate Life America.

Editorial: The world is discovering Valley’s culinary delights; we have known all along

A war of words has raged for years over where people can get the best tacos, especially breakfast tacos — Austin or San Antonio. Each city has its defenders who are quick to post their preferences on various social media sites.

Commentary: Many Republicans repeat Russian, Chinese propaganda

Two top Republican representatives and community chairman have expressed strong concern about Russian and Chinese influencing Republican members of the House of Representatives.

VARCO claims San Benito trying to ‘rob’ Resaca Village

SAN BENITO — City officials are trying to “take over” San Benito’s first resaca-side commercial development, failing to give its developer more time to complete construction, an attorney said Thursday.

Harlingen breaks ground on $20 million air traffic control tower

HARLINGEN — A $20 million project to build a new air traffic control tower marks Valley International Airport’s opening of a “pivotal” era, area and state leaders said Wednesday.

Harlingen conservatory star awarded grant to pursue advanced theater studies

HARLINGEN — There’s a power in her movements and a confidence in her speech and a physical dexterity in her performances which capture the attentions of her audiences.