From 800 acres to agritourism in four acres: Farmer adapts to survive labor shortage
ALAMO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Farmers across the Rio Grande Valley are feeling the impact of a shrinking agricultural workforce. Steven Obs…
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‘ICE tax’: Valley hardest hit in Texas from mass deportation campaign
T he Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign led to a 5% quarterly drop in construction jobs in the Rio Grande Valley during the th…
Valley farmers seek solutions as ICE raids lead to labor shortages
M ONTE ALTO — Rio Grande Valley farmers are seeking solutions to the loss of labor they are facing after their farms have been repeatedly ta…
Rio Grande Valley residents are feeling more negative about their lives. That could spill into the voting booth.
By Berenice Garcia | The Texas Tribune E DINBURG — At 50 years old, Abel Gonzalez says he’s happy to be involved in his eight-year dream car…
Editorial: State should consider scheduling earlier dates for tax-free shopping
M ost Rio Grande Valley students are back in class by now, and parents can enjoy the break from having to keep their children occupied and o…
Maintenance work may cause changes in San Benito water, city says
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — San Benito residents may notice changes in the taste or smell of their water as the city makes changes to…
La Joya ISD launches new service to help families with transportation concerns
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the start of the school year already in motion, the La Joya Independent School District is prepared …
District 16-5A DI Preview: McAllen trio appear early favorites in new-look district
Bryan Ramos | Staff Writer Every single team across the Rio Grande Valley is officially back on the practice field this week as the countdow…
US Department of Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visits TSC
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited Texas Southmost College on Thursday to see ho…
Phase three begins for Mercedes drainage improvement project
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The city of Mercedes is one step closer to finalizing a major project aimed at improving its stormwater s…
McNulty seeks another term as SPI mayor
By DIANTÉ MARIGNY editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com With a former mayor now seeking his seat, South Padre Island Mayor Patrick McNulty says vo…
Gym offering free classes
By JACQI LEYVA-HILL Special to the PRESS Barry Patel, owner of the Hilton Garden Inn on South Padre Island, is sponsoring a free community m…