Tag: Starr County
Relief from the searing summer heat is on the way
The Rio Grande Valley is finally about to turn a corner on this ridiculous heat, which has plagued deep South Texas since June 9.
Harvest moon 2023 rising over Texas tonight. Here’s what to know
Take note, amateur astronomers: The final supermoon of 2023 will rise over Texas on Friday.
Valley MPO executive director announces resignation
After nearly 20 years of dedicated work, the executive director of the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization has stepped down.
RGV Livestock Show to celebrate 85th year with more bull riding, discounted tickets
MERCEDES — Leo the Bucking Horse opened his arms wide as the red cloth came away from the new logo.
Pepe’s mole en pollo is a delightful discovery
HARLINGEN — There’s a rumbling, a stirring and an excitement in conversation over a noon meal that brings freshness and lift after a rather dismal morning.
Dunkin Donuts launched its mobile coffee truck
Attention all coffee lovers! Dunkin Donuts coffee is going mobile.
Mercedes-based VIDA receives $100,000 educational support grant
The Mercedes-based Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement announced it has received a $100,000 grant from the Trellis Foundation to enhance career pathways for low-income students.
UTRGV to raise minimum wage for all full-time employees
Employees at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley who get paid minimum wage will see an extra $3.25 per hour added to their pay rate at the end of the year.
Texas Film Roundup wants your old home movies for archives
Those untouched home videos and film reels hidden away in closets across the Rio Grande Valley — there are gems inside.
A Venezuelan man and his pet squirrel made it to the US border. Now...
MATAMOROS (AP) — During the weeks it took Yeison and Niko to migrate from Venezuela toward the U.S., they navigated dangerous jungles and over a dead body. The two are so inseparable that Yeison sold his phone so both had enough bus money to continue their journey.