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New Congress Moves to Gut Environmental Protections

by Mark Richardson HOUSTON – Public health and environmental groups warn that low-income Texans will be at...
Study: Significant Progress for African-Americans in Texas

by Mark Richardson DALLAS – When it comes to racial progress by African-Americans, Texas ranks among the...
Annual Elvis Festival Cancelled

Poor Health and Renovations of Museum Force Postponement Until 2018, Vega to Release Book This Year The...
VIP Ladies Stitch for Children

“It’s a work of love” A group of La Feria ladies and Winter Texans staying at VIP...
Commission Approve Body Cams for LFPD, Hire Fulcrum for Block Grant in Final Meeting of 2016

by Martha E. Ibarra The La Feria city commission hosted a special meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 27,...
Operation Blue Star a Great Success

LFPD Gives Away Hundreds of Toys by Bill Keltner La Feria Police Chief Cesar Diaz said “we...
Enrollment for STISD Middle and High Schools Begins January 14

MERCEDES — South Texas Independent School District (STISD) will open enrollment for the 2017-18 school year on...
Plaintiffs Demand Federal Judges Rule in Redistricting Case

by Mark Richardson SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the Texas congressional and state...
Planned Parenthood Takes Texas to Court Over Medicaid Cuts

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Planned Parenthood Texas is back in court, challenging the State of...
First Ocelot Den Discovered in 20 years at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

This past year was encouraging for the endangered ocelots of south Texas! Several females with kittens were...