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Civil engineering firm Garver held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 13 for its new Water Design Center in Harlingen. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Garver expands in Harlingen with $5M facility, paving way for 50-plus new jobs

State-of-the-art facility serves as regional hub to support infrastructure projects throughout South Texas and beyond.
Jose Alejandro, Jr. (Photo: RGG/Steve Taylor)

Peñitas student tells how his family has been torn apart by ICE

Eighteen year old Jose Alejandro, Jr., broke down in tears at a Valley Interfaith candidate accountability session.
File photo: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller speaks at the Texas Department of Agriculture offices in San Juan, Texas.

Miller warns GOP could face several statewide defeats in November, points to ‘death by a thousand cuts’

Texas Ag Commissioner says rural voters are angry with Republicans on many issues.
Ana Grace Husted, vice president of government affairs for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas. (Photo credit: ABC Texas)

Husted: What is PSJA ISD doing with our school construction dollars?

A guest column from Ana Grace Husted, vice president of government affairs for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Texas.
Commentary from the chairman of the Border Trade Alliance and executive director of Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority.
Duncan Wood, CEO of Hurst International Consulting, was keynote speaker at the City of Pharr's inaugural Gateway Forum.
A guest column penned jointly by UTRGV professors Yudu Li and Marika Dawkins.

Lopez: I applaud Garver's expansion in the Valley

Everything state Rep. Janie Lopez said at the official opening of Garver's new Water Design Center in Harlingen.

Reyna: RioPlex to send trade mission to Taiwan amid surge in foreign investment interest

A wide-ranging interview with Mario Reyna, executive director of RioPlex.

FTZ No. 12 charts regional growth strategy with Port Mansfield expansion and mega-site vision in North McAllen

MCALLEN, Texas — Foreign Trade Zone No. 12 is expanding its regional footprint across the Rio Grande Valley, securing a federal expansion into Willacy County while laying the groundwork for a …

Hamer: Building a true Fortress North America

Commentary from Glenn Hamer, vice president of the American Society of Mexico.

Smith: Trading with Mexico and Canada

A guest column from border writer and researcher Morgan Smith.

Around 600 parishioners attend Valley Interfaith's 2026 Candidate Accountability Session

Candidates who did not show up were marked down as being against Valley Interfaith's agenda.

Valley Interfaith unveils its legislative agenda

Top issues include SNAP, affordable health care, drainage and flooding, DREAMers, immigration, and data centers.

Collins: Valley Interfaith Accountability Session Focus

Father Kevin A. Collins spoke at Valley Interfaith's 2026 Candidate Accountability Session.
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Ask the Expert: Knowing Your Family History Can Help Assess Your Breast Cancer Risks

Dr. Andrew Widener

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As a primary care physician, I routinely discuss screening for cancer and other chronic diseases during annual exams.

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