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...
Area leaders warn of COVID crisis
HARLINGEN — Area leaders Thursday called on residents to take strict safeguards to help curb a wave ofholiday-spawnedCOVID19 cases that have led Cameron County’s...
Rio Hondo schools director creates resource center
RIO HONDO — Born and raised in Rio Hondo, Dr. Mayte Lozano Chapa knew she wanted to give back to the community where she grew...
Nine Willacy residents COVID-19 positive
RAYMONDVILLE — State health officials have found nine more Willacy County residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, pushing the rural area’s total case...
San Benito CISD offers remote learning option after winter break
SAN BENITO — After a holiday break, students are being welcomed back to class at this school district with the option of having face-to-face...
