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.
CarePortal provides vital assistance to children, families in crisis
HARLINGEN — There’s a crisis in the middle of the night and suddenly a woman’s grandchildren have filled her small home.
Website ranks TSTC’s automotive and auto collision programs best in US
HARLINGEN — College Factual recently placed Texas State Technical College at the top of its list of 2024 Best Mechanic and Repair Technologies Associate Degree Schools in the United States.
TSTC students return with medals from SkillsUSA state competition
HARLINGEN — Some Texas State Technical College students from the Harlingen location medaled at the recent 2024 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference in Houston.
Editorial: Many entities expected major windfall from budget surplus; sadly, much of it never...
A year ago public entities across the Rio Grande Valley and throughout Texas were excited about a record $32.7 billion budget surplus sitting in the state’s coffers as the legislative session began. Today, many of those same entities are hurting.
Commentary: Honoring military mothers
As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s essential to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of mothers who have served in the U.S. military and those who have supported their family members in uniform. These women embody courage, sacrifice and resilience, often sacrificing their comfort and security for their country’s and loved ones’ greater good.
Local, federal leaders celebrate regional infrastructure projects
LA VILLA — Years in the making. That’s how officials described two major infrastructure projects that were unveiled in eastern Hidalgo County this week.
Valley’s ‘Tortured Poets’ fully embracing new Taylor Swift album
It felt appropriate to write about Swifties celebrating the release of “The Tortured Poets Department” by streaming the album. To the joy or dismay of many Americans, Taylor Swift and her art have come to define pop culture.
RGV nurse apprenticeship to address medical staff shortage
The Rio Grande Valley is getting what educators and medical professionals say will be the first Registered Nurse Apprenticeship Track, which they hope will help address the current local and national nursing shortage.