Jehovah’s Witness convention returning to La Feria
LA FERIA — After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, La Feria was chosen to once again host the Jehovah’s Witnesses global three-day convention, titled “Exercise Patience.”
Cameron County DA warns of fraudulent fundraising schemes for tornado victims
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office is warning people not to fall for fraud schemes in the aftermath of the EF1 tornado that tore through Laguna Heights on May 13 leaving one dead and 11 injured.
US Rep. Gonzalez introduces legislation to boost home ownership
HARLINGEN — U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy counties and eastern Hidalgo County, and U.S. Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky have introduced H.R. 3464, the Affordable Homeownership Access Act.
Death of 8-year-old girl in Border Patrol custody highlights challenges providing medical care
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The recent deaths of an 8-year-old Panamanian girl and 17-year-old boy from Honduras who were under U.S. government supervision have again raised questions about how prepared authorities are to handle medical emergencies suffered by migrants arriving in the U.S., especially as agencies struggle with massive overcrowding at facilities along the southern border.
Hidalgo County urges the public to prepare with hurricane season around the corner
EDINBURG — The annual Atlantic hurricane season is set to begin next Thursday, ushering in a six-month period where residents need to be on heightened alert and ready to respond to the threat of catastrophic weather.
Love for aviation enhances TSTC student’s skills at area aircraft company
HARLINGEN — Matthew Stokes, a native of Liberty who now resides in Harlingen, knew from the age of 11 that he wanted to pursue a career as an aviation maintenance technician.
Art of machining motivates student in TSTC’s Precision Machining Technology
HARLINGEN — There is an artistry that goes into the job of a machinist, and that caught the eye of Rene Garay Jr.
EDITORIAL: VIA deserves similar status as the other Valley airports
The airport in Harlingen is a true international facility, with airlines that serve destinations outside the continental United States, including Mexico and other counties farther away. It’s even in the name — ValleyInternationalAirport.
‘I’m ready’: De Leon takes the helm at United Way of Southern Cameron County
When Wendy De Leon started work at United Way of Southern Cameron County in August 2013 — on the first day of fundraising season so it happened — she had no choice but to hit the ground running.
San Benito installs new school board; trustees pledge to unite panel
SAN BENITO — After three years of deep division within San Benito's school board, the district is seating a new board of trustees, whose members are pledging to work together to boost students' academic success.
