Rep. Cuellar accepted bribes to influence policy for a Mexican bank, feds say
While federal prosecutors accuse U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, of taking bribes to further the interests of the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, they also accuse him of taking bribes from a bank headquartered in Mexico City.
Big benefits to tasty tomatoes
Tomatoes are enjoyed in many types of dishes, including sauces, salads, stews, soups, vegetable drinks and pizza. This fruit, or vegetable (both terms are legal), is also one of the most “in demand” in super markets, farm stands, and farmers markets across the United States.
Sometimes it’s just an interesting bush
An estimated 1,200 plants are native to the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, making it an enormous selection from which to choose when considering populating a native habitat in your home garden. That number includes plants, vines, shrubs and trees. That is a lot of choice.
Internship at energy company helps TSTC Mechatronics Technology student refine his skills
HARLINGEN — Leonel Perez, a Mechatronics Technology student at Texas State Technical College, recently began an internship with Oncor Electric Delivery in Big Spring.
RESULTS: May 4, 2024 elections for RGV cities and schools
Here are the unofficial results from Hidalgo County and Cameron County cities and schools in the May 4, 2024 elections.
Editorial: Valley water utilities rework their purification processes, let’s hope they make it drinkable
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new rules regarding several chemicals found in our tap water. As Rio Grande Valley utilities adjust their purification systems to the new rules, let’s hope they find a way to pump out something that more Valley residents are willing to drink.
From South Texas to Azerbaijan, feds say Rep. Cuellar took bribes to push former...
A sprawling 54-page indictment against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, details allegations about how he used his position in Congress to influence legislation beneficial to the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan while his wife took bribes from that country under the guise of consulting contracts.
Harlingen faithful join Jews everywhere to remember the Holocaust as Yom HaShoah
HARLINGEN — The plates with the beitzah and the karpas and the charoset sat on the tables before the celebrants as they listened to the rabbi.
TSTC Dental Hygiene and Emergency Medical Services students fly high at first SkillsUSA state...
HARLINGEN — Recently some Texas State Technical College Dental Hygiene and Emergency Medical Services students won medals during their first time competing at a SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary State Leadership and Skills Conference.
