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SURFACE TREATMENT: Colorful paintings, monochromatic drawings search for enlightenment

BY NANCY MOYERWalk into Manuel Zamudio’s world.Currently on display at Space16th in McAllen, oil paintings reflect the boldly chromatic Pop style that we associate...

LETTERS: On ‘fast food babysitting,’ transparent government and new cartoon

Fast food babysittingSince last summer some friends and I have noticed that some adults, hopefully parents, were dropping off children at local fast food...

Harlingen Chamber certifies first bale of cotton of the season

HARLINGEN — The folks at Wyatt Agri Products were aiming from the very beginning to bring in the first bale of cotton this season.And...

Former Edinburg mayor’s daughter to run for same post

EDINBURG — The daughter of a former mayor here will run against Mayor Richard H. Garcia in November.Gina Marie Alamia, 37, wants what was...

Engine fire closes expressway in Alamo

ALAMO — Valley Transit bus engine set on fire while on the 1300 block of W. Frontage Expressway 83/I2, shutting down the road for...

EDITORIAL: Calling Texas special session is ‘assault’ on local governance

We commend the blunt candor of the mayors of McAllen and Mission, who last week were reacting to the subjects that Gov. Greg Abbott...

Valley native fights charges, facing over 70 years after mass arrest at protest he...

As thousands gathered on Washington D.C.’s National Mall awaiting the historic inauguration of President Donald Trump in January, hundreds of others convened blocks away.Donned...

McAllen Rowe senior Ayala wins Tom Landry Award of Excellence

MISSION – When Alfredo Ayala heard his named called as the winner of the Tom Landry Award of Excellence at the 2017 All-Valley Sports Awards...

Seven-time NBA champion Horry lends voice to All-Valley Sports Awards Banquet

MISSION -- Andalusia, Alabama, may be a small town located in one of the southernmost counties in the state, but it means the most...

Short-handed RGV FC Toros get three points against Seattle Sounders FC 2

EDINBURG — As the first half was winding down, the referee called for 1 minute of stoppage time.The 1 minute had passed, and the...