Knowledge is power as Magic Valley Electric Cooperative tours TSTC lineworker program
Texas State Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker Technology students had a rare moment in the shade as they met team members visiting from Magic Valley...
Federal judge with ties to the Valley halts DACA enrollment
A federal judge with ties to the Rio Grande Valley ruled on Friday to bar new enrollees into DACA, a federal program that provides...
Tee time: San Benito Chamber to host golf tournament fundraiser
SAN BENITO — Golfers interested in showcasing their skills in some friendly competition or are just wanting to spend a day on the course...
‘Summer on Stage’ returns to in-person live performances
HARLINGEN – It’s back!
After a year stuck in virtual time, the Harlingen school district’s “Summer on Stage” program is live again and presenting some...
Judge orders end to DACA, current enrollees safe for now
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Friday ordered an end to an Obama-era program that prevented the deportations of some immigrants...
LETTERS: Safe and secure elections
I vote in every election and am proud of the dedicated professional election officials in my county. I always smile and say thank you...
The long, ‘surreal’ days of the runaway Texas legislators
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sheltered in a downtown D.C. hotel, the Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a restrictive voting...
EDITORIAL: Standoff: Legislators should believe that negotiation is possible
It’s unfortunate that Texas lawmakers feel the need to abscond in order to keep legislation from advancing. It’s hard to negotiate with people who...
Gunman captured in standoff that killed 1 officer, wounded 4
LEVELLAND, Texas (AP) — Authorities captured the suspect late Thursday following an hourslong police standoff where one officer was killed and four others were...
School Shots: New academic year heightens need for COVID-19 vaccination
HARLINGEN - With school districts preparing for in-person instruction this year, vaccination against COVID-19 now has a new urgency.
“Now is the time for students and...