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La Feria Students Participate in First Annual Electric Car Contest

by Tony Vindell/LFN The first annual electric car race was held with the participation of 32 schools...
Marchers to Demand Texas Politicians “Respect Science”

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Organizers of Austin’s annual March for Science hope to send a message to...
Report: Many Wildlife Species at Increased Risk of Extinction

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – A new report warns that as many as one-third of America’s wildlife species...
Fungus Causing White-Nose Syndrome Spreads into Central Texas

First Ever Detection in Popular Mexican Free-Tailed Bat AUSTIN — The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS)...
Bold Paintings and Historical Artifacts Tell the Story of Thriving Comanche Culture in New Exhibition

Comanche Motion: The Art of Eric Tippeconnic opens April 14 at the Bullock Museum AUSTIN, TX – The exhibition Comanche...
UTRGV Student Media Wins More than 50 Recognitions at State Conference

by J. Edward Moreno DALLAS, TEXAS – The UTRGV Student Media Department took home more than 50 recognitions from...
Wildflowers and Blooming Plants Putting on a Show at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks have gone Technicolor with a show stopping display of bright blues, vibrant pinks, deep reds and...
Sweet Delights in La Feria

by Tony Vindell/LFN Home brewed coffee is not the only locally produced item available in La Feria....
La Especial Survives

by Tony Vindell/LFN Every city and town in the Rio Grande Valley has one or two bakeries...
Farmers Facing Tough Year Due to Dry Weather Conditions

by Tony Vindell/LFN Farming has always been an unpredictable business but, in the words of a producer,...