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Record stores unite to hold festival highlighting Valley’s musical legacy

Record stores across the Rio Grande Valley will unite for Sabado Gigante, a record store festival showcasing the diversity of Valley vinyl stores and to pay tribute to Arnaldo Villarreal Ramírez, who is best known as Mr. Falcon, a trailblazer in regional music.

Here’s what you need to know about federal student loan payments resuming

Federal student loan borrowers will need to start making payments again this month after a three-year-plus pause due to the pandemic.

Endangered parrots have found safer space in RGV, new research reveals

Red-crowned parrots, an endangered species native to northeast Mexico, have found a new and safer home in parts of South Texas, according to a new study led by researchers at Texas A&M University.

Gov. Greg Abbott visits Harlingen to tout manufacturing company

Gov. Greg Abbott visited ITD Precision Stampings in Harlingen Wednesday to tour the facility, spotlight the company’s role in the Texas manufacturing economy, and to tout the “Made in Texas” brand known around the world.

US Rep. De La Cruz blasts hardline Republicans as House speaker is ousted

Disappointing. Frustrating. Unacceptable. That’s how U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-McAllen, described the hyperpartisanship within her own political party that has put a stranglehold on progress in the nation’s capital.

South Texas Independent School District attains top ratings in state, nation

The South Texas Independent School District ranks among the best in districts the state and nation, according to the Niche.com Best School Districts rankings for 2024.

Whataburger brings back chili cheese burger and jalapeño cheddar biscuit

The chili cheese burger, jalapeño cheddar biscuit and white chocolate raspberry shake have all made their return to the Whataburger menu this fall to soothe the appetite of those longing for cooler weather fare.

Dunkin’ offering free coffee to educators Thursday for World Teachers’ Day

Dunkin’ wants to help with a little bit of that liquid energy to get through the day by providing educators a “coffee break” on World Teachers’ Day this Thursday.

Hidalgo County passes nearly 12% tax increase in $296M budget

EDINBURG — After a busy budget season, officials in Hidalgo County approved a nine-figure budget and a 57.5 cent property tax rate during a pair of special meetings here last week.

Nationwide-alert system testing Wednesday will affect all mobile phones, FEMA says

Most U.S. mobile phone users will get a notification on their electronic devices Wednesday afternoon as part of a nationwide test of emergency alert systems, federal officials have announced.