Tag: Harlingen

With last November’s passage of a constitutional amendment that more than doubles the state’s homestead tax exemption, there’s more reason than ever for eligible homeowners to take advantage of it.

Texas Southmost College’s fourth annual Spring Job Fair takes place March 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Jacob Brown Auditorium, 600 International Boulevard.

HARLINGEN — Texas State Technical College Precision Machining Technology student Adrian Munoz developed a fascination with engineering at a young age.

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

HARLINGEN — 1988 was a good year for Arturo Martinez.

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.

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.

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 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.

HARLINGEN — While the city’s car washes are free to keep booming, city commissioners are mulling their water conservation, parking areas and surrounding traffic flows.