Mega vaccination sites to be set up in Houston, Dallas area
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press
HOUSTON (AP) — Three mega sites to administer the coronavirus vaccine will be set up later this month at...
Wristbands issued for Harlingen vaccination clinic at Convention Center
The City of Harlingen and Cameron County will hold a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, Feb. 12, at the Harlingen Convention Center, but participants...
Passion in medicine: Cardiologist heals, bikes and runs
HARLINGEN — Dr. Charles Mild recalls a favorite moment that encouraged him to practice here.
“There were a variety of things that brought me to...
Importance of cardiac health highlighted during Heart Health Month
With February serving as American Heart Health Month, there’s no better time for local residents to take control of their cardiac health.
According to information...
Cameron County reports 15 virus deaths
Fifteen more Cameron County residents have died from COVID-19 related causes, the county health department reported Wednesday.
Ten deaths were reported in Brownsville, two in...
College basketball, UTRGV communities reflect on life of Coach Hill
EDINBURG — The college basketball world and UTRGV campus community continue to mourn the loss of Vaqueros men’s basketball head coach Lew Hill, who...
Salty Swim: Local marathon swimmer to test waters in Florida
Sylvia “Sugar” Vela learned to swim at 55 and became good at it out of necessity.
On Sunday she’ll swim in the first of a...
RGV adds 656 new COVID-19 cases, 27 new deaths
The Rio Grande Valley added 656 new cases of COVID-19 to the roster Wednesday, along with 27 more deaths tied to the virus.
Hidalgo County...
Letter calls for STAAR flexibility
All but one of the Rio Grande Valley’s state representatives have signed their names on a bipartisan letter with 61 other Texas House representatives...
Grant to help bring utilities to Willacy County colonias
RAYMONDVILLE — For decades, Willacy County leaders have struggled to bring public services to boost colonia residents’ health in this sprawling farming region.
Now, the...