Local insurance agent charged with mail fraud, identity theft
McALLEN — A local insurance agent was arrested in connection with various counts of mail fraud and identity theft. Edinburg resident San Juana Lopez was arrested Thursday morning and was taken before...
View ArticleStudents register to vote, be heard
HARLINGEN — When Harlingen High School senior Edgar Chacon recently renewed his driver’s license, he was asked if he wanted to register to vote. He declined because he thought it was going to be...
View ArticleRemap delay stalls election officials
BROWNSVILLE — The delay in drawing new districts for the state Senate and House and for the U.S. Congress is causing big headaches for local election officials. Roger Ortiz, Cameron County elections...
View ArticleYouth exhibit divine swine at Willacy County show
Raymondville — Justin Rocha of Lyford FFA raised “Night” from a piglet and is now ready to put the Hampshire hog to the test in the Willacy County Livestock Show & Fair. “I’ve been showing animals...
View ArticleThieves steal 274 guns from Houston-area stores
HOUSTON (AP) — Thieves have stolen 274 guns, including rifles and handguns, in an organized crime spree targeting gun stores and pawn shops in the Houston area. Authorities at a Crime Stoppers news...
View ArticlePenalty rescinded for Texas boy who peed in bottle
KLEIN, Texas (AP) — School officials have revoked the punishment for a 12-year-old Houston-area boy who got into trouble for urinating in a water bottle during class. Bill Hawkins, the boy's attorney,...
View ArticleHospital re-educates staff after newborns switched
PLANO, Texas (AP) — A Texas hospital has re-educated staff on patient identification procedures after two newborns were accidentally switched for about three hours after getting circumcised. Kevin and...
View ArticleBoswell says Harlingen’s economy improving
HARLINGEN — Mayor Chris Boswell on Friday said Harlingen’s economy is strong and the opening of new businesses in 2011 is one of many indicators of this strength.Contributors to the city’s forward...
View ArticleIRS: Some refunds might be late
McALLEN — Even if you’ve already filed your taxes, your refund might not arrive as soon as you’d hoped.The IRS announced Thursday that some refunds may be delayed from one to two weeks. In a statement...
View ArticleFirst priest in 30 years to be ordained in Harlingen
HARLINGEN — For as long as Cesar Uriel Partida can remember the church has been a big part of his life.From his upbringing in Ayotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, to the 14 years he spent in the seminary,...
View ArticleNew police chief takes over in Primera
PRIMERA — City officials earlier this week appointed a new police chief following the departure of chief Clemente Cantu.Manuel Treviño, 48, of Los Fresnos said he is ready to heal any wounds the...
View ArticleAthlete to make special appearance
McALLEN — The schedule for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia’s appearance at Hobbies and Heroes Saturday has changed.Garcia, 25, a Sharyland High graduate and No. 2 starter for the World Series...
View ArticlePolice prepare for tough situations
MISSION — When a volatile situation escalates, police officers are left with only seconds to react to a threat and make the decision whether to use lethal force.While many officers may go through their...
View Article1,400 students expected at regional chess tournament
SAN BENITO — With a group of players coming off a national championship, San Benito High School’s chess team boasts powerhouse players as the school district hosts one of Texas’ biggest chess...
View ArticleWild Blue Barbecue shutting its doors
BROWNSVILLE — Wild Blue Barbecue owner and pitmaster Abraham Avila is throwing in the towel. The acclaimed restaurant will close Feb. 4.Despite repeatedly making the list of Texas Monthly “Top 50...
View ArticleNew program to train Hidalgo County teens for careers in vet science
At 14, Ben Ortiz already has his eyes set on becoming a veterinarian.And his mother, Gail Ortiz, wants to do whatever she can to help Ben and students like him reach that goal.A pediatric nurse, Gail...
View ArticleCountry club and resort’s new owners plan changes
RANCHO VIEJO — Returning Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club to its prime and building up flagging membership will take a significant investment, but that’s just what the new owners say they intend...
View ArticleMustangs and burros look for new homes
MERCEDES — More than 120 wild horses and burros were brought to the Rio Grande Valley by the Bureau of Land Management in an effort to find them a new home.Dozens of prospective horse-owners gathered...
View ArticlePolice Blotter
Valley Morning StarHARLINGEN — Police arrested Denis Angelique Davis, 38, at J Street and West Tyler Ave. Tuesday afternoon after responding to a call about a disturbance, police said.Offices met two...
View Article1,400 students make their moves at chess event
SAN BENITO — Match after match, students from across the Rio Grande Valley sharply focused on their next move Saturday afternoon.The 2012 Region 8 Chess Championship, held at Veterans Memorial Academy...
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