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Commentary: Easing restrictions can help solve America’s doctor shortage

Doctor's appointments will be hard to come by over the next decade, according to new data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. By 2036, the organization estimates, the United States will be short as many as 86,000 physicians.

44-year-old Atlanta man killed in Willacy County rollover crash

An Atlanta man was killed after being ejected from his vehicle in a rollover crash in Willacy County on Saturday.

Letters to the Editor | Week of May 13-18, 2024

Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of May 13-18, 2024.

TSTC Building Construction Technology graduate takes skills to Texas-based construction company

Recent Texas State Technical College graduate Jess Johnson was offered a job with Joeris General Contractors after company representatives noticed her professionalism at the TSTC Industry Job Fair last month.

TSTC Surgical Technology student gets hands-on experience both at school and on the job

Edward Rivas always had his heart set on working in the medical field, and he is making that dream a reality.

Editorial: Best way to honor mom is to cast your vote to give her...

On Mother's Day, most people want to give their moms a tangible token of their love, and of appreciation for the love their mothers have given them over the years. Popular gifts can be a restaurant meal, flowers or perhaps a trip to spa.

Valley’s demand for mental health care ever-growing

With 1 in 4 people at some point in their lifetime dealing with mental illness, it's no wonder why Tropical Texas Behavioral Health has increased the size of its workforce by 650% over the years to meet a rapidly growing demand in the Rio Grande Valley.

As SPI plans ‘world class facility’, birders warn of convention center expansion

South Padre Island has big plans for its convention center.

Harlingen reviews park projects for grant funding; mulling $941K Vestal upgrade

HARLINGEN — Months after residents pushed for upgrades, a north side neighborhood park's in the running for its biggest grant request of the year.