Local members of Congress react to Weslaco sailor who died in weekend ship accident
U.S. Reps. Filemon Vela and Vicente Gonzalez expressed grief over the death of a Weslaco sailor who was among the seven killed in a...
SURFACE TREATMENT: Exhibit draws viewer into surprising, beautiful glass world
BY NANCY MOYERMy first reaction to this exhibit was a sudden remembrance of “The Crystal World” by J.G. Ballard, where nature is transformed into...
COMMENTARY: Are chickens smarter than your average human?
BY HEATHER MOOREAre you concerned about animal welfare? Do you believe that cage-free eggs and free-range chicken are humane options? Then you’ll be interested...
COMMENTARY: Summer jobs scarce this year
BY JORDAN BRUNEAUFor young job seekers this summer there is not much to celebrate.American retailers, which have traditionally staffed up in summers, are closing...
LETTERS: On Paris Accord fallout
Paris Accord falloutSen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was wrong in supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate...
Progreso men scheduled for arraignment
EDINBURG — A group of men police said unloaded more than 20 bullets during a fight that left two dead are scheduled to be...
The Monitor’s All-Area First and Second Teams and final top ten
2017 All-Area Softball SuperlativesPlayer of the Year: Amber Reyes, Edinburg High junior pitcher/outfielder (.518, 58 hits, 55 runs scored, 7 2Bs, 3 HRs, 16...
Edinburg High junior Reyes earns All-Area Player of the Year honors
WESLACO — Edinburg High pitcher Amber Reyes started working with first-year EHS coach Ramon Arciba months before the 2017 softball season. Midway through the...
Weslaco’s Rodriguez named All-Area softball Coach of the Year
WESLACO — Things could have worked out a lot differently for Weslaco High coach Mario Rodriguez.A Weslaco High alumnus himself, Rodriguez attended the University...
Mercedes freshman pitcher Vento is All-Area Newcomer of the Year
WESLACO — Mercedes freshman pitcher Mika Vento is a fierce competitor. Her early accomplishments have impressed, but the few mistakes she makes still stay...