Tag: #NL2
Former Valley editor exposed national scandal; invented parking meter
A century ago, a remarkable editor blew the lid off the Teapot Dome affair. He would go on to lead the Lower Rio Grande Valley newspapers.
Brownsville animal shelter achieves 90% save rate
The Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center (BARCC), the city’s animal shelter, has achieved something that even a year ago would have seemed unattainable: a 90% save rate.
Port of Brownsville lands $1.1M grant for cargo ship analysis
A Port of Brownsville project analyzing how to make the port more accessible to bigger cargo ships has received an infusion of federal funds.
Commentary: Action sought on water treaty
This letter was sent to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Harlingen student hit by truck while exiting school bus
A 7-year-old child is recovering from a fractured ankle after being hit by a truck while getting off a school bus on Friday afternoon.
Valley’s water scarcity concerns continue to mount
As lake levels at Falcon and Amistad international reservoirs continue to drop, people in the Rio Grande Valley are becoming increasingly concerned, including one of Hidalgo County’s highest leaders.
Lawsuit claims city of La Feria worker fired after legs amputated
A former City Hall worker is claiming officials “wrongfully terminated” him after a COVID-19 infection led to complications forcing the amputation of his legs, according to a lawsuit.
Harlingen animal shelter expanding as costs climb
HARLINGEN — Nearly three months after opening its doors, the Harlingen Animal Shelter is expanding its program while its costs are climbing.
Brownsville ISD considers school consolidation plans
Amid pleas to reconsider, the Brownsville Independent School District presented plans again Monday to merge Morningside and Del Castillo elementary schools in Southmost among three pairs of schools slated for consolidation.
Another round: Las Ramblas makes James Beard finals two years running
The first time Las Ramblas at Market Square made the James Beard Foundation “Outstanding Bar” finals, it felt like a fluke, admitted co-owner Michael Limas.
