Harlingen woman arrested for fatal December drunk driving crash in Mercedes
A 69-year-old Harlingen woman was arrested Friday for the death of her passenger after she crashed her vehicle while intoxicated in December of last year.
Jury acquits man of fatal Harlingen shooting
A man has been acquitted of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for a fatal shooting in Harlingen, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office.
Commentary: I am so tired of people constantly using vulgar language
A reader recently pointed out, with proper disgust, a banner flying in public using the phrase “f—- Biden.” The word was spelled out and the vowels were in place. I have seen similar stickers on cars. I have seen them on T-shirts. Evidently the nugatory complaints against the current administration do not lend themselves to serious or substantive discourse, so vulgarities are all the pro-Trump rabble have left. It diminishes both their standing and their argument — or lack thereof.
Marine killed in ‘mishap’ at Camp Pendleton identified as McAllen native
A U.S. Marine who was killed at Camp Pendleton in California last week has been identified as a McAllen native.
Cameron County voters to elect new appraisal district board
Cameron County voters on Saturday will elect three at-large members to the newly created Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
Letters to the Editor | Week of April 29-May 4, 2024
This week, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa addressed controversy in La Joya, Louise Butler complained about public vulgarity and a local music teacher suggested summer is a good time to learn a new skill. Other offerings include comments about big government, a local veterinary hospital and letter writers in general.
TSTC student and former employee takes on new challenge in electrical power and controls...
WACO — A trip to Indiana during the pandemic led Harlingen native and Navarro County resident Matthew Machner to reassess his future.
Swing voters could decide tight race for District 34
Could swing voters decide the hotly contested election between Republican Mayra Flores and incumbent Democrat Vicente Gonzalez for District 34?
Commentary: Rooting out corruption
There is nothing more important to our communities, our families and the future of our children than a strong public school system. Our dedicated La Joya ISD teachers and staff work tirelessly and do an excellent job preparing our students for success.
South Texas Children’s Art Festival winners surprised with SPI family vacations
Seven-year-old Daniella Garcia had her fingers crossed on both hands as Carey Kinsolving announced that he came to her class to award a South Padre Island family vacation. Garcia’s fingers quickly uncrossed when Kinsolving announced she had won a vacation for her family at Holiday Inn Beach Resort South Padre Island along with credit to eat at resort restaurants.