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Valley experts dispute report that claims region is among the least educated

The results of a recent study conducted by WalletHub ranking the most and least educated cities in the country for 2023 were dismal for Hidalgo and Cameron counties, but local experts say that those results may not paint an accurate picture of the current state of the Rio Grande Valley.

EDITORIAL: Cuba is rebuilding ties with Russia and China

While most Americans have been focused on Donald Trump’s indictments and Greg Abbott’s border buoys, another development has received scant attention. In recent weeks, Cuba has been building new relationships with old allies that have started reasserting themselves, and in violent ways.

San Benito’s new city commission to hold town hall Aug. 3

SAN BENITO — The city’s new commission is reaching out into the community.

Harlingen EDC lands $1.6 million grant; aims to develop industrial park

HARLINGEN — For nearly 10 years, officials with the city’s Economic Development Corporation have been working to develop a 64-acre industrial park on the city’s northern edge, projected to create about 450 jobs.

Has Whataburger gone downhill? Customers vent on Reddit about the food quality

People are noticing something different about Whataburger lately, and they’re talking about it online.

Social Security employee arrested for creating fake profiles to steal government money

BROWNSVILLE — A claims specialist at the Social Security Administration in Harlingen is in custody on allegations he created fake profiles to steal government money, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani in a press release.

Gonzalez to enter Javs’ Hall of Fame

RIO GRANDE CITY — Grulla head football coach Abel Gonzalez has spent the past 13 years at the helm of the Gators. Before he began...

San Benito proposing $16.7 million budget; officials plan employee pay increases

SAN BENITO — San Benito's new commission is proposing a $16.7 million general fund budget coming with a hefty $16.2 million fund balance as commissioners consider holding down water rates while boosting low employee wages.

Valley’s newest Halloween store to hold grand opening Aug. 4 in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE — The glowing green eyes flare as the rider speaks with chilling and delirious devilry his dark entreaties to visitors who have just entered the realm of the undead.

Wings are champ at Kiri Kiri Korean Fried Chicken

McALLEN — My editor suggested that I write a review about a barbecue restaurant, but then my girlfriend said that she wanted something different.