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Harlingen High School Class of 1969

The Harlingen High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Oct.30-31. The festivities will kick off with a mixer from 6 to 8 p.m. at the F Street Dairy Bar with burgers and shakes provided by owner Lee Richards. On Saturday, the... Full story

Tip of Texas K9 Rescue

Some of the dogs for adoption at Tip of Texas K9 Rescue in Harlingen are: Anins is a female bassett, 6 to 8 years old, real sweet, seems healthy, gets along with other dogs. Looking for a quiet retirement home. Daisy is a 1 year old female tri... Full story

Most talented

San Benito High School’s band and choir students won gold and silver medals at the state’s University Interscholastic League State Solo and Ensemble Contest held at the University of Texas in Austin in June. Top row, from left, are:... Full story

Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus Council No. 2785 in Harlingen recently installed new officers. Shown (from left, front row) are: Martin Segura, recorder; Charlie Perez, district deputy; Cesar Morales, treasurer; Roberto G. Martinez, grand knight; Alvaro... Full story

Dearly Departed

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Northern Edge

Harlingen native in training at Alaskan air force base

By MICHAEL TOLZMANN/Joint Hometown News Service

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — When the son of a Harlingen couple steps outside, inhaling crisp air on a base surrounded by mountains and pristine wilderness in America’s "last frontier," he is far more likely to run into a bear... Full story

Snavely to be inducted into Bandmasters Hall of Fame

Special to the Star

HARLINGEN -  W.R. Snavely will be inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame in San Antonio on July 28. Snavely, a former member of the award-winning Golden Eagle Band in Brownsville, began his career in San Benito as a... Full story

Knights of Goodwill Chess

The Knights of Goodwill Chess Tournament will be Aug. 1 at Destiny Christian Academy, 2601 Bothwell, Harlingen. Entry fee is $5 per person for the unrated division and $10 per person for the rated division. Onsite registration will be from 7:30 to... Full story

Donations wanted at mental health center

HARLINGEN - New or slightly used men’s and women’s slip-on and tennis-type shoes are needed. Monetary donations to purchase shoes are also being accepted. For more information, call Ellie Santa Ana at 956-364-8430. — The Rio... Full story

Rotary club officers

The Harlingen Rotary Club recently swore in its 2009-10 officers. Pictured, from left, are: President Mary Barkkari, President-elect Luis Garcia, Treasurer Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary Kristin McKee, Assistant District Governor Lionel Betancourt, who... Full story

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