Valley congressmen support Texas Democrats who broke quorum
The Rio Grande Valley’s congressmen are lending their voice to the ongoing voting restrictions fight at the state Capitol, supporting the Democrats in Texas...
Local opera singer holding benefit recital
HARLINGEN – A young opera star from Harlingen High School South needs your help moving to the Big Apple.
Benjamin Ruiz, a 2015 graduate of...
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville helps residents through weight loss
For local residents on the quest to enjoy an improved quality of life through weight loss, comprehensive help in reaching those goals is just...
Texas Dems receive financial help from Beto O’Rourke, Willie Nelson
Todd J. Gillman The Dallas Morning News
WASHINGTON – With financial help from the likes of Willie Nelson and Beto O'Rourke, and moral support from...
EDITORIAL: Big payoff: Races for bragging rights often improve all our lives
Sir Richard Branson has won the space race — for now. On Sunday the British mogul and four of his employees were among the...
Original ‘Austin City Limits’ skyline being sold at auction
Peter Blackstock Austin American-Statesman
AUSTIN, Texas — Since the mid-1970s, "Austin City Limits" has presented a parade of American music legends and rising stars to...
COMMENTARY: Rescue plan dollars provide an opportunity to invest wisely
By SERGIO CONTRERAS, Special to the Star
The American Rescue Plan provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Rio Grande Valley and it...
Death toll rises to 210 from February cold wave in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — State officials on Tuesday added 59 deaths to the toll wrought by the Feb. 14 cold wave and the ensuing...
So far, rains are keeping usual summer heat at bay
One of these days, summer is going to arrive.
Or maybe not.
High daily temperatures since the beginning of summer on June 20 have been remarkably...
Altamirano, Blackman to represent Los Fresnos at softball All-Star game
LOS FRESNOS — The Los Fresnos Lady Falcons will have one more accomplishment to celebrate when junior slugger Victoria Altamirano and former coach Traci...