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UTRGV’s MUSE Programs Strive to Help Migrant Students Understand the Potential of Higher Education

by Amanda L. Alaniz RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – “We came in as strangers, we left as brothers.”...
Report: Dakota Access Pipeline Demonstrations Inspired Legislative Crackdown

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – A new Greenpeace USA report documents how the corporate sponsor behind the Dakota...
UTRGV Student Theatre Group Reaching New Heights … Literally

Giant puppets wow children at performances by Maria Elena Hernandez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – It’s hard not...
How to Help Military, Overseas Citizens Vote in Midterm Elections

(StatePoint) For Service members and their families stationed away and U.S. citizens living abroad, family and friends...
Red Snapper Season Still Going Strong in Federal Waters

by Tony Vindell/LFN The 2018 red snapper season for the for-hired industry continues to produce good catches...
New Turtle Center Draws Thousands to SPI

by Tony Vindell/LFN The new turtle center on South Padre Island has been in full operation and...
La Feria Holds 12th Annual Independence Day Festival

by Tony Vindell/LFN Youngsters played till they dropped. Adults enjoyed BBQ sandwiches, loaded potatoes or taquitos. A...
Texas Kids at Risk of Undercount in 2020 Census

by Eric Galatas AUSTIN, Texas – Texas ranks 43rd in child well-being – which makes it one...
UTRGV Mariachi and Folklórico Plan Local Concert, Followed by Summer Tour

by Letty Fernandez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – The UTRGV Mariachi Aztlán and the Ballet Folklórico are...
Aquatic Center Offers Lessons

by Tony Vindell/LFN Anyone willing to learn how to swim can do so at Las Feria Aquatic...