Arts Center launching series
Tradition and transformation are linked during this season of the UTB-TSC Arts Center Signature Series, which begins this Thursday.The nine performances scheduled through April include two Broadway...
View ArticlePopular Paragon Orchestra returning to Arts Center
The Paragon Orchestra is returning to the UTB-TSC Arts Center Thursday with its own brand of soundtrack magic behind the Civil War story of the classic silent film “The General.”Dan Barnard, director...
View Article2 bodies found in rural area
FALFURRIAS — The decomposed bodies of two people found Friday east of Falfurrias are believed to be illegal immigrants, Border Patrol said Saturday.Border Patrol spokesman Henry Mendiola said the...
View ArticleWillacy park, pier plans expand
RAYMONDVILLE — New opportunities for recreation, fishing, nature study and birding are on the horizon as Willacy County advances plans to construct new facilities.Consultants recently updated county...
View ArticleFallen soldier in Afghanistan returned to Valley
SAN JUAN — Liliana Montenegro collapsed in tears Sunday morning outside McAllen’s McCreery Aviation with her head on the flag-draped casket of her brother, U.S. Army Warrant Officer 2 Jose Luis...
View ArticleSchool president’s black Lab has become staple
BROWNSVILLE — Michael Motyl is not quite sure how Judge got his name.Motyl, president of Guadalupe Regional Middle School in Brownsville, has heard that Judge, a 5-year-old Labrador, is named for the...
View ArticleBright Idea: La Feria utility plants harness solar energy
LA FERIA — Residents here probably won’t notice that their water and sewage treatment systems will soon be powered by fields of solar panels but a project to convert the plants is nearing...
View ArticleFluffy longhair cat up for adoption
By Dina ArevaloValley Morning StarSheeva is a domestic longhair cat with incredibly soft fur in varying shades of smoky blacks, grays and browns. She also has bright, inquisitive pale green eyes and is...
View ArticlePolice Blotter for September 18
HARLINGEN — A 24-year-old man was arrested when a resident caught him in the act of burglarizing a house in the 500 block of W. Pierce Avenue, according to a police press release. The victim called...
View ArticleWebcams bring South Padre Island to computers
PORT ISABEL — From a living room in Jerry and Jackie Reeves’ house that is converted into a lab filled with camera equipment, computers and monitors, the couple brings thousands of people from around...
View ArticleRV park worker: Water rate proposal targets retirees
SAN BENITO — City commissioners would “single-out” retirees if they amend a controversial ordinance that would charge a $10 monthly water fee to mobile homes and fixed RVs, an RV park supervisor said...
View ArticleSB tax rate set for vote; 4-cent increase to fox streets
SAN BENITO — City commissioners today are expected to approve the first property tax increase in nine years, with additional funds used for street repairs. The proposed 4-cent tax increase would raise...
View ArticleMonarchs primed for return to Valley
By RYAN HENRYValley Morning StarSAN BENITO — Queen butterflies sip nectar from a mistflower; a painted lady lands on a yellow flower; and skippers flutter from bloom to bloom.It was a typical day at...
View ArticleEDC to act on proposed Harlingen budget
HARLINGEN — The Economic Development Corp. board meets today to act on the budget for the new fiscal year of operations, starting Oct. 1.The special meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The University...
View ArticleFirst rail bridge to Mexico advances
BROWNSVILLE — A significant milestone is reached today as the center of the west rail international bridge project, spanning the Rio Grande is placed.It is the first rail bridge connection between the...
View ArticleOfficials search for suspect in brother-in-law’s death
EDINBURG — Hidalgo County sheriff’s investigators on Monday were searching for an illegal immigrant who is accused of killing his brother-in-law with an AK-47 after a dispute over tires.Authorities...
View ArticleCameron County approves contract for Los Fresnos annex
BROWNSVILLE — Cameron County has awarded the contract for construction of the new Los Fresnos annex building to W. Murray Thompson Construction Co. of San Benito.Construction on the annex building,...
View ArticleMan admits attempt to buy sex from teen on Facebook
McALLEN — A Mission man has pleaded guilty to a charge of enticing a minor after he arranged to purchase the sexual services of a 14-year-old girl who had used Facebook to sell herself. Teofanes Salas...
View ArticleGame room request could stall
HARLINGEN — The state’s pending prosecution of persons associated with a sweepstakes operation could stall a request before the City Commission today to grant a permit for a sweepstakes game room...
View ArticleWillacy County DA releases sentencings
RAYMONDVILLE — Sentencings in criminal cases have been announced by Willacy County District Attorney Bernard Ammerman.* Numma Angelica Coronado, 24, of Brownsville was sentenced to 10 years in prison...
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