How one methane scientist influenced Biden’s pause on LNG approvals
When the Biden administration paused approval of new liquefied natural gas export licenses in January, the decision was driven by a recognition that the climate impact from the fossil fuel needs to be reassessed.
Letters to the Editor | Week of March 4-9, 2024
Contributions this week included comments on children and schools’ difficulties facing budget shortfalls, in addition to the continued debate on political parties and political positions. Common topics among them addressed immigration and the fate of those who come to our border.
Non-profit to train volunteer advocates for unaccompanied child immigrants
The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights will hold two days of training April 20-21 in Harlingen for area residents who wish to serve as volunteer advocates for unaccompanied immigrant children while they are in federal custody.
Spectacle of awareness: Exhibition explores feminine perception through imaginatively realistic approach
Do you want an art that comes from the inner being of the artist and becomes visible via imagination overdrive?
People aren’t only creatures attracted to beautiful blooms
This is a different view about one of my favorite flowers; it seems humans are not the only creatures attracted to these late winter roadside spectacles.
McAllen doc, Edinburg medical assistant convicted of healthcare fraud
A federal jury convicted a McAllen doctor and an Edinburg medical assistant following three hours of deliberations on Friday in a multimillion dollar healthcare fraud scheme.
Passing the torch: Brownsville’s ROCA takes over ‘Little Bit of Mexico’
A cherished Brownsville tradition will survive because of a gift of love from the Sisters of the Order of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament (OVISS) to the Revival of Cultural Arts (ROCA).
Commentary: Texas remembers: Reflecting on COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day
On March 4, Texas will celebrate the inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day to remind us of our state’s strength, sacrifice and unwavering spirit during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As the author and sponsor of Texas House Bill 2166, which established the COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day during the 88th Legislative session, we are honored to reflect on the profound significance of this historic event.