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Their favorite things: Two-person exhibition displays excellent oil paintings and watercolors by master artists

“Mixing Oil & Water” by Sheri Rundell and Dennis Grover, currently on display at the Upper Valley Art League, firmly demonstrates the artistic mastery of both artists. Consisting of thirty-one works in oil by Rundell and 30 watercolors by Grover, this extensive exhibition speaks of observational clarity and a heartfelt reverence for their subjects. The exhibition title describes the artistic duo rather than announcing a tricky technique.

Beyond milkweed: Creating a migratory oasis for monarchs

Texas A&M AgriLife experts encourage planting nectar-producing plants ahead of fall migration.

TSTC degrees lead husband and wife to jobs with wind turbine manufacturer

HARLINGEN — Ruben Lopez and Reyna Cardenas-Lopez are not a typical married couple.

Commentary: State should preserve quality health care for our children

The decision by Texas Health and Human Services to exclude Driscoll Health Plan from the Medicaid program is a serious misstep that threatens the health care of children and pregnant women in South Texas. As a physician in Edinburg, I have seen the transformative impact Driscoll Health Plan has had on our community. The potential loss of this invaluable provider is a matter of urgent concern.

Editorial: New restrictions on refugees only continues bad policies, doesn’t address real problem

Brownsville Mayor John Cowen and Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza were in our nation's capital on Tuesday to hear President Joe Biden announce new restrictions on people trying to immigrate into this country. In essence, the mayors witnessed the president concede defeat on border issues — and possibly hand the November election to Donald Trump.

28-year-old La Feria man killed in Weslaco area crash

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one man dead Friday night near Weslaco.

San Benito man killed in fiery crash Friday night

Troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left one man dead Friday night in the San Benito area.

TSTC students increase auto collision repair skills with suspension overhaul

HARLINGEN — Some students in the Auto Collision and Management Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen location are sharpening their skills by learning how to do a suspension overhaul on a 1993 Chevrolet Silverado.

SaveRGV to sue SpaceX, says ‘deluge system’ not permitted

The environmental group SaveRGV announced this week that it had sent a letter to SpaceX providing notice of intent to sue under the Clean Water Act over what SaveRGV says are “numerous ongoing violations of federal law” at the company’s Boca Chica/Starbase launch site.