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The real Flags of Our Fathers rests in Harlingen

"...The Iwo Jima Monument in Harlingen predates the famous Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington National..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

When the Clock Strikes 12

Bill Haley died for rock & roll – in Harlingen

"...taste success, yet he died in South Texas – Harlingen – haunted, embittered, and neglected. The man who cut..."

May 16, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

sxswf: Even More 'Incendiary'

More from our Q&A with filmmakers Steve Mims and Joe Bailey Jr.

"...Meetings [Act] training and wasn't there an incident in Harlingen…..."

March 10, 2011 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

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Aloe King: Soothing the Lower Rio Grande Valley for four decades

"...of finished products. The Rio Grande Valley, especially around Harlingen, has been growing the plants for decades and produces..."

June 30, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Senator's Shoes

"...from boarding a Sunday afternoon flight to Austin from Harlingen's Valley International Airport when he refused to remove his..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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Oak Thicket Park on Lake Fayette received a complete makeover when no one was looking.

"...Border Surf and Citrus Bike Tour in Harlingen offers a President's Day weekend of sporting events and..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The State of Texas vs. Melissa

New documentary spotlight's the Lone Star State's death penalty fetish

"...Lucio, from Harlingen in South Texas, is believed to be the first..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Movie Review by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February's full of fun

"...Harlingen Art Night Feb. 22, Harlingen, www.harlingenartnight.com..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Inherent Vice

Highbrow mixes with lowbrow in Paul Thomas Anderson's screen adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel.

"...he’s pulling some strings, to be sure. There’s Coy Harlingen (Wilson) a surf-jazz saxophonist who may or may not..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Naked City

Briefs argue the usual subjects in preparation for next month's trial

"...why he is already running hard for the new Austin-to-Harlingen District 25...."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Almost Willie

On the Road Again with the King of the RV Parks.

"...evening shortly before Christmas, at the rec center of Harlingen's Palm Gardens RV Park, about 50 Winter Texans sit..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Nov. 9-13, Harlingen, www.rgvbf.org..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...Mariah. During an aggressive interrogation after Mariah's death, the Harlingen mother of 12 asserted her innocence over 100 times,..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips: Best of Texas

Five best roadside attractions around Texas

"...the main gate of the Valley International Airport in Harlingen also includes the grave of Harlon Block, one of..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November

"...Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Nov. 6-10, Harlingen, www.rgvbf.or..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Stick-and-Poke Tattoos and the Intimacy of Discomfort

Getting stuck with artist Lauren Dunkin (aka Dopetoast)

"...Dunkin grew up in Harlingen, Texas, near Brownsville. She comes from a long line..."

Aug. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Sam Russek

Calling All Queer-Supportive Nonprofits: Texas Pride Impact Funds Wants You!

TPIF support those supporting LGBTQ folks

"...funded programs have already made headway on numerous projects. Harlingen’s Valley Aids was able to hire community mobilization coordinators..."

April 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Austin Filmmaker David Blue Garcia Goes Back to the Border for Tejano

Guns, drugs, and laughs in this microbudget thriller

"...anecdotes with his own personal experiences growing up in Harlingen, and with his longtime collaborator Kyle Bogart, they developed..."

March 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Nov. 7-11, Harlingen, www.rgvbf.org..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

DPS Troopers Push Undocumented Immigrants Into a Deportation Pipeline

Spike in traffic stops raises concerns about racial profiling, faulty record keeping, and the damage done to families

"...and kitchen at a well-known national chain restaurant near Harlingen. He has two preschool-age children and a 9-year-old stepson..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

House Republican Sneaks in Anti-Abortion Amendments

House GOP sought to slip anti-choice amendments in unrelated bill

"...I am truly offended,” said Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Harlingen...."

April 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Don't Fear the Reefer!

Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana

"...I can't vote for it because my cousin in Harlingen is a deputy sheriff,' or because 'I can't look..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Abortion Regulation Trial Concludes

Judge will rule "as quickly as I can"

"...effect. In addition, clinics in Fort Worth, San Antonio, Harlingen, Mc Allen, Waco, and Killeen will shutter their operations,..."

Oct. 23, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abortion Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State of Texas

"...six metropolitan regions – Fort Worth, Killeen, Waco, McAllen, Harlingen, and Lubbock – would be left without access to..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Filed Against HB 2

Reproductive rights groups take state abortion restrictions to court

"...of the state – Fort Worth, Killeen, Waco, McAllen, Harlingen, and Lubbock – would be left without any access..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Lege Lines

Sine die at last, transportation, water, and more

"...to have the procedure. Lucio told KGBT 4 in Harlingen that the requirement would "hopefully inspire or have women..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Youngbloods Fest: Music for San Perlita ISD

Benefit show to stack south Texas school district with new instruments

"...Perlita is in Willacy County, Texas, down south, near Harlingen. This year’s festival is for them...."

June 19, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Tuesday-Wednesday SXSW Live Shots

Tuesday and Wednesday night SXSW showcase reviews

"...At 71, Houston-born, Harlingen-based Guitar Shorty can still play circles around younger blues..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature

Reefer Madness: Bush Pardons Hip-Hop Artist

John Forté was dealt harsh sentence under draconian drug law

"...2000, Drug Enforcement Administration agents in Houston (tipped by Harlingen Police) stopped at the airport a pair of women..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

All in the Family

The Agrasánchez Film Archives

"...come care of a very special outfit based in Harlingen called the Agrasánchez Film Archives. It was a labor..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

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