Only have a minute? Listen instead Whataburger Chili Cheese Burger (Whataburger photo) Whatacomeback! The chili cheese burger, jalapeño cheddar biscuit and white chocolate raspberry shake have all made their return to the Whataburger menu this fall to soothe the appetite of those longing for cooler weather fare. Those of you who don’t think Whataburger has … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead A former claims specialist with the Social Security Administration has admitted to making fake profiles for non-existent children in order to steal federal funds. Harlingen resident Lee Marvin Nichols, 38, pleaded guilty in Brownsville federal court on Tuesday to theft of government property, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the … [Read more…]
Medium coffee and iced brew from Dunkin’. (Dunkin’ photo) Only have a minute? Listen instead Seems like all that work grading, preparing lesson plans, competing for students’ attention in the classroom and sitting through assemblies is finally paying off for educators. Dunkin’ wants to help with a little bit of that liquid energy to get … [Read more…]
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, speaks during a campaign event Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in San Antonio. A recount in Texas has affirmed Cuellar as the winner of his primary race against progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros. (Courtesy: Eric Gay | AP) Only have a minute? Listen instead WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Hidalgo County Commissioners during a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (Courtesy: Hidalgo County/YouTube) EDINBURG — After a busy budget season, officials in Hidalgo County approved a nine-figure budget and a 57.5 cent property tax rate during a pair of special meetings here last week. The $296.4 million … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead By Hojun Choi | The Dallas Morning News (TNS) In this Feb. 14, 2019, file photo, a person receives an emergency alert on their cellphone. (Courtesy: Simone/Adobe Stock) Most U.S. mobile phone users will get a notification on their electronic devices Wednesday afternoon as part of a nationwide test of emergency … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead All it took was a new month for rain to begin making a comeback in select portions of the Rio Grande Valley, albeit in isolated select portions and not necessarily in massive quantities. Nevertheless, thanks October. Where rain did fall, such as in parts of Harlingen and Brownsville, it … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Jeffrey Charles Stephens A Palmview man faced a judge on Thursday in the 2022 death of his neighbor’s fiance, who was ejected from the man’s vehicle while giving them a ride home, court records show. Jeffrey Charles Stephens, 45, was booked Aug. 2, 2022 for intoxication manslaughter with a … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead Jonathan Mugia Salinas, 21, looks around the courtroom before being sentenced in the death of 18-year-old Alysha Renee Garza in the 275th state District Court at the Hidalgo County Courthouse on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, in Edinburg. (Joel Martinez | [email protected]) EDINBURG — A 21-year-old Edinburg man was sentenced … [Read more…]
Only have a minute? Listen instead David Deanda Jr. A local bank president was elected to the board of directors for the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. David Deanda Jr., president of the Lone Star National Bank in Pharr, was elected to the IBAT board in September during the association’s 49th annual convention in Frisco. … [Read more…]