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Valley Morning Star

Striped Skunks don’t mind living in the suburbs

Getting a photograph of a skunk was not on my bucket list so I have never written about skunks.

Valley sees low turnout for early vote in May 28 runoff elections

Just 22,038 people cast early votes in the May 28 runoff elections for six races in Hidalgo and Cameron counties.

Harlingen School of Health Professions graduates students with medical certifications

HARLINGEN — Kristen Tovias couldn’t stop smiling.

USCIS moving from Harlingen to Edinburg

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, is moving its operations from Harlingen to Edinburg, the agency announced in a press release.

Emerald ash borer moves south: Invasive insect confirmed in 5 new Texas counties

Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed the presence of the invasive emerald ash borer, EAB, in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto counties. The pest is infesting and killing ash trees in new areas of the state and continues to spread south.

Trio of TSTC Dental Hygiene grads excited about new jobs

HARLINGEN — Recent Texas State Technical College Dental Hygiene graduates Robert Barajas, Brianda Pena and Laura Trevino are committed to providing the best dental care possible in their new jobs.

TSTC’s Advocacy and Resource Center receives donation of food, other items from Junior League...

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College’s Advocacy and Resource Center in Harlingen recently received a donation of snacks and other items for its food pantry from the Junior League of Harlingen’s Done in a Day committee.

Editorial: Punitive efforts to force Mexico’s treaty compliance won’t work during drought

Rio Grande Valley lawmakers joined other members of Congress this month in signing a letter asking the Joe Biden administration to withhold U.S. aid to Mexico until it complies with the 1944 water-sharing treaty between our two countries.

Valley housing authorities awarded federal funding

Several housing authorities across the Rio Grande Valley were recently awarded funding for maintenance and modernization.

Valley airports see growing passenger numbers as flight options increase

Passenger numbers at the Valley’s two busiest airports continue to head upward heading into the busy summer travel season.