LUPE to local leaders: Demand president cancel visit
In the aftermath of the violent riot at the Capitol building members of La Union del Pueblo Entero are urging elected leaders to refuse...
City of Harlingen welcomes new fire chief
HARLINGEN — Before 2020 ended, the Harlingen Fire Department welcomed Rafael Balderas as its new fire chief.
His job as fire chief began on Dec....
Big invasive shrimp were netted in ship channel in July
HARLINGEN — A voracious, cannibalistic predator that may eventually pose a threat to the $500 million-a-year Texas shrimp industry has turned up in the...
Popular federal PPP loans to business available again
HARLINGEN — The low-interest loans of the federal Paycheck Protection Program are again available to new borrowers and certain existing loanees, Small Business Administration...
Hard times aside, port had banner year in 2020
HARLINGEN — Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19 and related shutdowns and lockdowns, the Port of Harlingen managed significant growth in commodities, grant funding,...
Harlingen church offers curbside services
HARLINGEN — A local church created a new way to offer services during this COVID-19 era.
Worshipers are able to receive the communion and request...
Cameron County cities show strong sales tax numbers
HARLINGEN — Sales tax allocations for the first month of the year jumped significantly for Valley cities over the previous month, mirroring a strong...
Harlingen Farmers’ Market director enjoys Valley life
HARLINGEN — Before becoming accustomed to palm trees and high temperatures in the summer, Kate McSwain lived in the Seattle area.
She moved to the...
Vaccine relief: County holds first community vaccination clinic
HARLINGEN — For nearly 11 months, the coronavirus has turned Juan Cobos and his family into prisoners who’ve rarely left their home for fear...
New county order includes bar closures
BROWNSVILLE — A state order has led Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. to order the county’s restaurants to cut their customer capacity while...
