All posts by Emilio Flores

Campaign Launched to Ensure Census Counts All Latino Children

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating for Latino participation...
FAST FORWARD: UTRGV’s Dr. Christopher Gabler is Compressing Time to Research Climate Change

The Newsroom at UTRGV RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – As the climate warms, the amount of rainfall...
Law Enforcement Dogs Take Course at Santa Maria ISD

by Tony Vindell/LFN Four students took a course at the Santa Maria Independent School District. But these...
Big Week for Andy Cortez

Andy Cortez had a week to remember. On Tuesday April 23rd he qualified for the State tournament....
Onion Harvest in Full Swing in La Feria

by Tony Vindell/LFN The Rio Grande Valley is home to dozens of agricultural crops. The most dominant...
Texas Teacher Shortage Linked to Low Wages, Oversized Classes

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – Texas teachers earned more than 22 percent less in weekly wages...
Farm Bureau Testifies in Support of Eminent Domain Reform

(AUSTIN, Texas)—Texas private property owners need and deserve fairness and transparency when their land is taken with...
SPI Celebrates Earth Day with Native Plants Sale

by Tony Vindell/LFN South Padre Island celebrated Earth Day with a meditation labyrinth and a native plant...
Primera Completes Park, Hike, Bike Projects

by Tony Vindell/LFN The quality of life for the residents of the City of Primera is getting...
Election Day is This Saturday, May 4th

Get Out and Vote by Tony Vindell/LFN Election Day is this Saturday, May 4 so get out...