Contractor to add supports in SBCISD’s $40 million construction project
SAN BENITO — After a four-month shutdown, San Benito school district officials are jump-starting construction on a $40 million bond-funded project as a contractor works to repair supports under two buildings.
Harlingen murder suspect went on crime spree before being shot dead by police
The Harlingen Police Department on Friday identified the suspect who killed a 35-year-old woman more than a year ago.
Records fall: NWS sees hotter than normal temps through August
The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station has issued its outlook for August through October, and maybe it would have been better if they hadn’t.
Harlingen gives mayor voting power, expands EDC board of directors
HARLINGEN — For decades, Harlingen’s five city commissioners have each picked a representative to serve on the Economic Development Corporation’s five-member board of directors, leaving the mayor without voting power.
US Rep. Gonzalez announces Homeland Security grant to secure border
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron, Kenedy, Kleberg, and Willacy counties and eastern Hidalgo County, announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded $37 million to the state of Texas as part of Operation Stonegarden for fiscal year 2023, a longstanding effort to increase overall border security.
EDITORIAL: Legal help for immigrants should be easier, not harder
To many people in the United States, life in this country is a privilege to be appreciated. To many foreign nationals seeking refugee status here, it’s their only hope to stay alive.
Gonzalez eyed ‘competing’ for Harlingen CISD job, following in mentor Cavazos’ footsteps
HARLINGEN — After eight years as the McAllen school district’s leader, Superintendent J.A. Gonzalez says he’s ready to take over as the Harlingen school district’s top administrator after a national search led the school board to name him its finalist for the job.
Texts show lawmakers were ‘pissed off’ at Ken Paxton before impeachment
AUSTIN — Rep. Jeff Leach was “pissed off.”
Ready for the road: Hinojosa brothers share passion for restoring cars
WESLACO — Meet Casper.
El Santuario Tacos and Cocktails is a fabulous, fascinating place in Olmito
OLMITO — Ramen noodles.