Valley Morning Star

State sales tax for June came in at $3.68 billion, a 16.4-percent increase over the previous year. “State sales tax collections surged in June, outpacing inflation, with strong growth in receipts from all major economic sectors,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. “The strongest growth was in sectors driven primarily...

HARLINGEN — “It’s a celebration of the warriors.”. Chastity Jimenez is only nine years old, but she had a pretty good handle on July 4 as she strolled Saturday afternoon through Lon C. Hill Destination Park with her mother and younger brother. They were celebrating Freedom Fest...

HARLINGEN — City firefighters unveiled a shiny new pumper truck Thursday morning to replace an older model which burned up an engine. The custom-made Pierce Pumper produced in Appleton, Wisconsin, was delivered two weeks ago to Fire Station No. 3 at 306 E. Loop 499, and has been involved in training exercises and shakedown rides since, said Harlingen Fire Chief Rafael Balderas.

HARLINGEN —The larger of two playgrounds at Dixieland Park will be shut down through the end of the week as new equipment is installed, city officials say. But it will be open and ready to go by the Fourth of July. “The playground is, what, 12 years old, 10...

HARLINGEN – Renaissance woman. Marlee Garza has a knack for excelling in numerous endeavors at once, effectively debating powerful causes, dancing to the rhythms in her heart, singing in choir and maintaining top grades. “I’m a very strong believer in women’s rights, and I’m really proud of that part...