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Street vending: South Padre Island addresses food truck litigation

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — Cameron County District Court Judge Arturo Cisneros Nelson struck down South Padre Island’s food truck permit cap and restaurant permission...

Automotive Technology at TSTC drives students toward thriving career

The revving of engines is music to the ears of students and  instructors alike in Texas State Technical College’s Automotive Technology program. According to the...

World-renowned neurosurgeon at Harlingen hospital hails from Ethiopia

HARLINGEN — It’s a long way from Ethiopia to the Valley, but he’s settled into it — with a passion that continues to drive...

To play or not to play: Mothers and city officials discuss future of playgrounds

HARLINGEN — Orange tape surrounds forgotten slides and swings once played by children. On McKelvey Park located on 1325 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, swings...

UTRGV sets victory margin mark in win over Dixie State

EDINBURG — The Vaqueros tightened the defensive screws, crushing Dixie State 82-49 in their WAC opener Friday night at UTRGV Fieldhouse. The win, their fourth...

DSHS announces vaccine supply to ramp up in February

The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Friday that doses of COVID-19 vaccines would be distributed at capacity to registered health care providers next...

City taps library tech for super park; $235,000 kiosk to help check out books

HARLINGEN — Soon, a new kind of “red box” will be helping library patrons check out books at the city’s expanding super park. At the...

All-STAR Volleyball: Aguinaga excels in new role, earns defensive award

HARLINGEN — When the Harlingen High Lady Cardinals needed someone to lead the back row, junior Elena Aguinaga stepped up and excelled. She was one...

Nuns to run charity marathon this weekend

BROWNSVILLE — Nuns are preparing for a run on Sunday to raise funds for their nonprofit organization offering social services in the Rio Grande...

Hidalgo Co. reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths, 511 new cases

Ten more Hidalgo County residents have died due to COVID-19 and 511 have tested positive for the disease, the county reported Friday in a...