Great books to kick off your summer break
BY MARGIE LONGORIALUCKY BROKEN GIRL by Ruth Behar “An unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative — based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s.” When young...
EDITORIAL: No child in McAllen should go hungry this summer
We applaud the partnership between the McAllen Independent School District and the City of McAllen to once again provide free meals for any child...
Palmview sewer rates, yet to be finalized, look to be higher than average
PALMVIEW — With construction of the Palmview Wastewater Project already under way, and concerns over contractors while possible delays persist, one thing that hasn’t...
Valley native recalls his days on the USS Independence
William Dorsett hasn’t seen the USS Independence since his three-year stint with the Navy came to an end in December 1970.The Rancho Viejo resident...
Valley educators secure $3M federal grant for nursing education
EDINBURG— A pilot program through which eight Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district high school students became the first in the nation to receive an associate...
COMMENTARY: We must better prepare for the next war
BY JEREMI SURIMemorial Day, which is celebrated today, is when Americans remember those who died in the service of our country. The men and...
COMMENTARY: A Memorial Day message
BY JEROME ILTISI believe Christmas is the most important national holiday because that is the day we celebrate when Jesus Christ was born. He...
LETTERS: Honoring servicemen today
Moment of silence todayMemorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates those military men and women who have paid the...
Abnormally dry spell hints at 2013 drought
LOS FRESNOS — The parched and dusty mud wallows at the Alligator Pond are telling clues as to what cratered the local gator real...
Chipotle Grill customers urged to be on alert after cyber hack
HARLINGEN — Torti the Tortilla is still dancing on Chipotle Mexican Grill’s website even after the popular burrito business announced customers should review their...
