Fungal meningitis blamed for one death, five infections tied to Matamoros surgeries
The Texas Department of State Health Services issued an advisory Tuesday warning people of suspected cases of fungal meningitis among Texas residents who had surgery in Matamoros.
Harlingen CISD appoints interim superintendent following Noyola’s retirement
The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Veronica Kortan as the interim superintendent during a special meeting Monday.
‘No surge in Harlingen’: Local shelters housing groups of migrants
HARLINGEN — Shelters here are housing groups of migrants as they make their way north to pursue asylum cases.
San Benito places principal on paid leave
SAN BENITO — About three months after their appointment, school district officials are declining to disclose details behind San Benito High School Principal Marcus Ysasi’s suspension.
‘Moustached mourner’: San Juan native Pete Leal looks back on acting career with no...
When it was released last fall, the dark comedy “Moving On” starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin garnered positive reviews.
Tornado details released: NWS says it was on the ground for two minutes
The National Weather Service Brownsville-Rio Grande Valley station released the results of its damage survey of the tornado that struck Laguna Heights in the early morning hours of May 13, killing one resident and injuring 11 others.
Murder suspect found inside sister’s trunk at Progreso Port of Entry
A 19-year-old murder suspect was apprehended Sunday after Customs and Border Protection officers found him concealed in the trunk of his sister’s vehicle after allegedly fleeing to Mexico, according to a news release.
Veteran powers through challenges to pursue TSTC Welding degree
May is Military Appreciation Month, a good time to let military veterans know that Texas State Technical College can offer them an education to gain the skills they need for good-paying jobs.
TSTC students talk about balancing college and motherhood
Jeana Flores and Noemi Rodriguez are two mothers who also are enrolled as students in the Associate Degree in Nursing program at Texas State Technical College’s Harlingen campus.
Rain or shine: Edinburg North’s Leal earns double-gold to cap off junior year
AUSTIN — Edinburg North’s San Juanita Leal found herself in perfect position heading into the final four laps of the two-mile run.
The Cougars’ junior...