733 new coronavirus cases in Hidalgo County as 13 more die
Hidalgo County reported 13 more COVID-19 related deaths and 733 new cases of the virus Monday morning.
The deaths include a man over 70 from...
Art Business Incubator SPI celebrates first graduating class, welcomes new artists
From providing a space to create colorful and inspirational works of art to receiving on-going business training involving branding, sales and marketing, this new...
Season-high eight RGV basketball teams earn TGCA statewide rankings
A season-high eight high school girls basketball teams across the Rio Grande Valley have earned statewide rankings in the latest edition of the Texas...
Port Isabel HS band student wins virtual contest
PORT ISABEL — A student’s passion for music led him to winning a chance to learn from a tubist of a renowned musical organization.
Port...
Expert: Keep face masks on, practice social distancing just a little longer
HARLINGEN – Keep the masks on – for now.
As people line up to get vaccinated against COVID-19, medical professionals across the U.S. urge people...
Buck Ashcraft merges with San Benito Funeral Home
SAN BENITO — For 80 years, Jim Pitts’ family has helped Rio Grande Valley residents, caring for them during their darkest moments while honoring...
Making Second Chances Count
By Lisa Mitchell-Bennett
Like many of us, Christina Villarreal had a rough 2020, which started with the loss of her father, followed by her own...
Mars Perseverance Rover to land in a few weeks
On Feb. 18, the Mars Perseverance rover, with the Ingenuity helicopter attached to it, will arrive at the red planet and land at 2:30...
Renovation for a cause: Boy Scout remodels teachers’ lounge
HARLINGEN — Since he was a fifth grader, Christopher Ringheanu, 16, has been a Boy Scout.
Ringheanu said he is looking forward to hopefully becoming...
Harlingen Happenings
By Mary Torres, Special to the Star
The 2021 "84th annual Charro Days Fiesta" in Brownsville has been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This...