COMMENTARY: $70B in TXDOT projects by 2027
BY TRYON LEWISThe Texas Transportation Commission recently approved an update of the Texas Department of Transportation’s $70 billion Unified Transportation Program (UTP). The UTP...
LETTERS: Debating Monitor ‘bias’ and Trump’s impeachment
Monitor ‘bias’ debatedRecent letters to the editor from conservative supporters came out in force recently blaming The Monitor for their “liberal media” bias once...
Edinburg physician becomes TMA president
HOUSTON — Edinburg gastroenterologist Dr. Carlos J. Cardenas, MD, is the new president of the Texas Medical Association.Cardenas was installed Saturday as the 152nd...
SUNDAY ADVICE: Teach your children the value of money
BY MARIA LUISA SALCINESHaving a healthy mental attitude about money is probably the most important thing I learned from my parents. When our family...
Sharyland ISD sees no changes on board of trustees
MISSION — No new faces are coming to the Sharyland school district board of trustees as the only incumbent challenged was elected to serve...
Edinburg North standouts among All-Valley Sports Awards cross country nominees
Edinburg North standouts Tristan Peña and Beth Ramos are among the nominees for boys and girls Cross Country Athlete of the Year. The winners...
Proposition, charter amendments approved in Elsa
Elsa voters approved the creation of a Municipal Development District and a slew of city charter amendments.The proposition, which abolishes the city’s Industrial Development...
Pharr Forward crushes Pharr First by 2-to-1 margin
PHARR — Pharr Forward has secured a stronghold on the city after winning all three seats in Saturday’s race.The election marks the second time...
Zamora ousts Pebley for District 2 Commissioner seat
McALLEN – Despite one incumbent winning re-election, another fell Saturday as District 2 Challenger Joaquin “J.J.” Zamora took down Commissioner Trey Pebley.Zamora won unofficially...
