Letters to the Editor | Week of Feb. 24-March 1, 2025
Letters to the editor published in The Monitor, Valley Morning Star and The Brownsville Herald during the week of Feb. 24-March 1, 2025.
Laredo couple charged in fatal crash that left Harlingen teen dead
A Laredo couple was arrested Saturday in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a Harlingen teen dead earlier in the month.
Commentary: Creating the “deep state”
Accusations of a deep state cabal of government employees plotting against the president, nay the people, is an Orwellian call to arms in a dystopian America. A nefarious fifth column readying the attack on democracy. Political campaigns are war, and “to the victor, the spoils,” a rallying cry.
Student increases skills for future business venture, pursues second TSTC degree
HARLINGEN — Julissa Villegas, a recent Texas State Technical College graduate, will never forget when her grandfather asked her to help him reupholster the interior of his automobile when she was a teenager.
A Eurocentric View: These Illustrations changed the 18th century European worldview of America’s Indigenous...
The International Museum of Art & Science exhibit “Ceremonies of the Americas” presents engraved illustrations by Bernard Picart from his popular book, “Ceremonies and Customs of All the Peoples of the World” published in 1727 in collaboration with Jean Frédéric Bernard.
Gardening in South Texas: Programs to help prepare for spring
Spring is truly on its way, no matter what the weather feels like today. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has several gardening programs in March to help guide us through the gardening process. No matter what your level of experience, they are offering programs for beginners and more experienced gardeners.
Editorial: UTRGV study helps explain officials’ penchant for tariffs despite the harm they cause
A new UTRGV study shows how President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against Canada, Mexico and other countries could hurt those countries in general and the Rio Grande Valley specifically. The information can help us understand them, and provide officials with information that might help them address the topic with our congressional representatives and other policy makers.
54-year-old man struck, killed on Tyler in Harlingen
The death of a 54-year-old man killed in an auto-pedestrian crash in Harlingen on Friday evening has prompted a police investigation into the incident.
Harlingen police investigating death of man found in canal
The Harlingen Police Department is investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a canal on Thursday.
Woman found dead inside truck that crashed into Harlingen canal
A woman was killed after losing control of the pickup truck she was driving and crashed into a Harlingen area canal Friday evening.