Red tide health alert in effect
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND — A red tide health alert remained in effect Thursday as officials continue to monitor the bloom of algae lingering off the coast from Galveston Island to the tip of South Padre...
View ArticleSan Benito stock show up in the air
SAN BENITO — The San Benito Chamber of Commerce will decide today the fate of the South Texas Youth Stock Show, a city tradition for about 30 years.The chamber’s 15-member board of directors will meet...
View ArticleLake victim, 2, still critical
BROWNSVILLE — A 2-year-old girl who nearly drowned Sunday remains in critical condition, Brownsville police spokesman Jose Treviño said.The girl’s mother, Maria Elizabeth Perez-Mata, 31, is charged...
View ArticleAutopsy ordered on former law enforcement officer
HARLINGEN — An autopsy has been ordered after former law enforcement officer Charles Lopez was found dead early Wednesday at a hotel on West Expressway 83, police said in a statement.An investigation...
View ArticleNo explanation available for cable problem reports
HARLINGEN — There was no simple answer to Thursday morning’s cable service problems — and no simple way to ask the questions.Cable television service and Internet cable service interruptions were...
View ArticleH-E-B pulls some spinach products from store shelves
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B supermarkets announced a voluntary recall of some products containing spinach.“While no reports of illnesses have been received, the voluntary recall has been issued by H-E-B in an...
View ArticleSan Benito purchases 12 new squad cars
SAN BENITO — The city plans a major overhaul of its fleet of aging police cars.City commissioners this week approved the purchase of 12 squad cars costing a total of about $308,288 from Philpott...
View ArticleChamber takes stock show reigns
SAN BENITO — The San Benito Chamber of Commerce on Friday took charge of the South Texas Youth Stock Show, ensuring the annual event will continue after a 30-year run that’s made it one of the city’s...
View ArticleSocial Security scam warning issued
BROWNSVILLE — The Social Security Administration is warning of a scam in Brownsville where someone is claiming to represent the agency and collecting personal information from residents. The agency...
View ArticleMan pleads guilty in teacher slaying
BROWNSVILLE — A second man charged in the killing of Rio Hondo schoolteacher Sonia Perez pleaded guilty Friday, and was sentenced to 35 years in prison in a plea agreement to testify against his...
View ArticleMajor drainage project to begin in Sebastian
SEBASTIAN — Officials will announce today that a major drainage improvement project for this area has been started. Funding came from $360,310 in grant funds from the Texas General Land Office and the...
View ArticleBass Pro previews store to Rotarians
HARLINGEN — Bass Pro Shops hasn’t yet opened its store here, but it has already sold its first boat, manager Homer Saenz said Friday. The local store, the outdoor retailer’s 58th, is in the final...
View ArticleEDC recognizes, hosts state team
BROWNSVILLE — The Brownsville Economic Development Council hosted representatives from the state’s Economic Development and Tourism Team, which is part of the governor’s office. The guests from Austin...
View ArticleCaring for the environment:Julian Gonzales III and Jessica Rucker
Two students at Texas State Technical College are passionate about the environment and want to educated everyone about how to better our earth. TSTC Environmental Club president Julian Gonzales III and...
View ArticlePolice Blotter
Harlingen police and officers from three federal agencies seized body armor and seven firearms during a narcotics raid Thursday. Officers arrested Robert Raymond Ruiz, 28, of Harlingen during the 7...
View ArticleJ.J. Gonzalez announces City Commission candidacy
Valley Morning Star HARLINGEN — J.J. Gonzalez has announced his candidacy for Harlingen City Commission District 1.“I feel I have the experience and knowledge necessary to serve the citizens of...
View ArticleUTB takes steps to further biomedical research program
BROWNSVILLE — There is a business bringing millions of dollars into the local economy, and the University of Texas at Brownsville wants everyone to know about it. Provost Alan Artibise likened the...
View ArticleGolf charity event today
BROWNSVILLE — Keppel AmFELS will host its seventh annual charity golf tournament today at the Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club golf course.All proceeds go to charity. This year’s event, featuring...
View ArticleMexico gives lowest import tariff to 2004 cars
McALLEN — The 2004 car models are going to sell fast in the Rio Grande Valley after the Mexican government announced a 10 percent tariff for import into the country starting Nov. 1.Tony Arizpe, a...
View ArticlePlastic bag ban seems to be working
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville resident Juan Peña says he has noticed that the city looks a lot cleaner.Travel around any part of the city and you probably will not see plastic bags clinging to fences or...
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