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Willacy County paying family $1 million in beating death lawsuit

RAYMONDVILLE — Willacy County officials are paying a 33-year-old man’s family a $1 million settlement nearly two years after attorneys charged deputies beat him to death in the county jail.

Texans can apply to vote by mail starting New Year’s Day. Here’s what to...

By the start of 2024, Texans will be able to apply for a ballot by mail to begin the process of casting their vote in the primary election for local, state and national offices.

Personal bout with coronavirus is career catalyst for TSTC Vocational Nursing graduate

HARLINGEN — Caitlyn Gonzales saw firsthand how important nurses are during the pandemic.

Dolphins nip Cowboys 22-20 on Jason Sanders’ last-second field goal, secure playoff spot

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jason Sanders kicked his fifth field goal of the game, a 29-yarder as time expired, and the Miami Dolphins secured a playoff berth with a 22-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Cooper has franchise-record 265 yards receiving to lead Browns to 36-22 win over Texans

HOUSTON (AP) — Amari Cooper set a franchise record with 265 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns and a 2-point conversion to move the Cleveland Browns closer to a playoff berth with a 36-22 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

TSTC Surgical Technology graduate earns second degree, is offered job with area hospital

HARLINGEN — Recent Texas State Technical College graduate Celestial Martinez decided to study Surgical Technology after her own positive experience as a patient at DHR Health in McAllen, where she has been offered a full-time job as a surgical technician pending completion of her internship there and passing the required certifying examination.

TSTC technical programs offer simple steps for ladder safety

HARLINGEN — Whether cleaning rain gutters or dealing with holiday lights, people need to think “safety first” when using ladders.

‘Gizmo’ gives South Texas ISD students head start in the world of AI robotics

EDINBURG — Always drawing the center of attention wherever he goes, Gizmo, an AI robot dog, is helping students learn hands-on skills for the growing world of technology.

Former Boys & Girls Clubs of Harlingen member brings joy to 330 children

They crowded around the man in the red suit with the white trim and the beard falling around his face.