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Harlingen, TX

HARLINGEN — Harlingen South seniors might be experiencing senioritis in the classroom, but on the diamond they are helping lead the Hawks into the fourth round of the 5A playoffs. Harlingen South is the first of the three remaining teams from the Valley to start its series when they...

Harlingen South seniors enjoying deep post-season run

Edinburg, TX

EDINBURG — City leaders here have begun the process of finding a successor to replace City Attorney Omar Ochoa, who announced his resignation in early April. Ochoa agreed to continue providing legal services while city leaders looked for his replacement as the Edinburg city attorney position moves into a new era — one where that attorney will serve as a full-time, in-house city employee.

Edinburg officials fielding city attorney candidates

Brownsville, TX

WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting the Brownsville Herald/Valley Morning Star boys soccer all-area award winners. The Herald/Star coverage area ranges from Brownsville to La Feria. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Lower Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.

Jubilee’s Galvan puts up video game-like numbers, wins Herald/Star OPOTY

HARLINGEN — All those college hours on top of a high school curriculum is enough to send anyone running scared. That’s hard enough for anyone, but for Joshua Montoya, 18, he had to battle with his life-long habit for procrastination. Perhaps his procrastination provided him the opportunity to push forward with an even greater exertion and acquire that extra discipline.

Top students at Harlingen Collegiate share triumphs, challenges as they graduate

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Winter Texans have been a boon for the Rio Grande Valley, adding nearly $2 billion per year to the region’s economy. Those numbers have been falling in recent years, however, and changing finances appear to be a major reason. A recent survey by...

Editorial: Winter Texan numbers falling; we should seek to draw retirees as permanent residents

San Antonio, TX

La Joya, TX

Last week belonged to La Joya High and Weslaco High’s softball programs as the two squared off in a third round playoff series featuring Valley vs. Valley teams. One week later, it’s the boys’ turn to step into the spotlight. La Joya (21-14-1) and Weslaco (25-9-1) baseball...

Coyotes, Panthers collide in Round 3

Weslaco, TX

WESLACO — Weslaco High is looking to return to a regional final for the second time in three years when it faces Lake Travis in a three-game series starting Friday. The Panthers travel to Beeville for the series, with Game 1 set for 7 p.m. Friday at Jones High School and then Game 2 at noon Saturday and Game 3, if needed, shortly after.

Weslaco High eager to return to regional championship

Mcallen, TX

WRITER’S NOTE: This story is part of a series highlighting The Monitor’s boys soccer all-area award winners. The Monitor’s coverage area ranges from Mercedes to Roma. Check back throughout the week as we reveal the Upper Valley’s other superlative winners and be sure to pick up a copy of Saturday’s newspaper for a complete list of the all-area winners.

PSJA North’s Ocañas thrives as striker, earns The Monitor’s OPOTY

Denton, TX

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This post includes content modified using AI. According to a report from CBS News Texas, authorities in Texas have started an investigation following an incident where a 13-year-old pupil was attacked by grown-ups while on a school bus.

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Wyoming State

Daniel, WY

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Wyoming’s state tourism agency has suspended social media posts and paid ads relating to wildlife amid the worldwide furor over the wolf abuse and killing in Daniel. The Wyoming Office of Tourism, also known as Travel Wyoming, alerted unknown recipients to the social media suspension in a letter obtained by WyoFile.

Wyoming tourism social media goes dark amid wolf furor

Denver, CO

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Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Thermopolis, WY

The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

CJ Coombs

I first encountered a rat one evening in a Target parking lot. When my daughter told me it was a rat, I went straight to the car and she went to get a photo of it since she's never seen one before. I assure you it wasn't little.

Rat infestations in Missouri: it can be a growing concern

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Museum of South Texas History will host a private screening of the award-winning documentary “Operation Tin Man,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, followed by a Q&A session with the executive producer of the film. From the words of one of...

Gold Star son to share family experience Sunday at Museum of South Texas History

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hibiscus sabdariffa, also known as Roselle or Flor de Jamaica, is a many-branched shrub that grows well in South Texas. Although native to south Africa, this hibiscus is found in subtropical and tropical gardens around the globe and is used both as a garden ornamental and an important medicinal tea.

Flor de Jamaica: From garden to glass

EDINBURG — Hector Garza, director of firefighters for the city of Abasolo, Nuevo León, smiled tenderly Wednesday as he opened the doors to the municipality’s newest fire truck. He has an act of generosity to thank for the truck, which was desperately needed. The Edinburg Fire Department...

Edinburg donates fire trucks, equipment to Mexican sister cities

The Brownsville Herald and Valley Morning Star’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Basketball Teams and Superlatives. Offensive Player of the Year: Julian Johnson, San Perlita. Defensive Player of the Year: Esiah Gracia, Santa Maria. Sub-5A Player of the Year: Cleveland Smith, Port Isabel. Utility Player of the Year: Keyan Lopez, Rio...

The Herald/Star’s 2023-24 All-Area Boys Basketball Honors

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Grulla’s Montes highlights strong start for RGV during Day 1 of state track meet

AUSTIN — Grulla senior Fatima Montes never dreamed she’d compete at the UIL state track meet. The four-year letterman had never placed higher than fourth at...

Grulla’s Montes highlights strong start for RGV during Day 1 of state track meet

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