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Harlingen district’s cosmetology campus gets makeover

HARLINGEN — Mirna Agado expertly curled the hair of fellow student Desiray Flores.

TSTI graduate leads by example in training technicians at semiconductor manufacturer

HARLINGEN — 1988 was a good year for Arturo Martinez.

Becoming Titans: Brownsville Jubilee continues to rise among RGV soccer ranks

BROWNSVILLE — When Brownsville Jubilee joined the University Interscholastic League five years ago, the Titans were set on becoming a household name in RGV...

Noble Texas Builders visits TSTC for employer spotlight

HARLINGEN — Some Texas State Technical College Building Construction Technology students recently listened to a presentation about potential job opportunities that they might pursue after graduation.

As water scarcity pummels Valley agriculture, cities will begin to feel the pinch

McALLEN — Medium range weather models from the National Weather Service in Brownsville indicate that the Rio Grande Valley will again experience a hot and dry spring this year, further exacerbating historic low water levels at the two international reservoirs that supply the region.

Brownsville’s W.F. Strong appointed to Texas State Historical Association board

Doors just keep opening for W.F. Strong, Brownsville resident, Falfurrias native, author and gravelly voiced narrator of the National Public Radio program "Stories From Texas."

Editorial: Vackar family continues to serve as prime examples of community involvement

Robert and Janet Vackar have long made a name for themselves in running and expanding the Bert Ogden Auto Group across the Rio Grande Valley; it's named after Janet Vackar's father, who founded the business decades ago. The Vackars' name also will live on as a result of their continued generosity to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Harlingen planning water rate discounts for veterans, low-income residents

HARLINGEN — Some low-income residents might be getting $25 discounts on their water bills as officials propose boosting rates about 50% to help fund a $130 million sewer system overhaul.

Texas’ SB 4 may not result in many arrests in the Rio Grande Valley

Texas' SB 4 sent the state swirling into confusion this week as the Supreme Court briefly allowed the immigration law to go into effect for several hours before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals placed the legislation's implementation on hold.

Still Faith: Harlingen High’s Franklin blazing path at national level

HARLINGEN — RGV track and field fans might have noticed a name missing from the heat sheets during local meets this year: Harlingen High’s...