SUN DILEMMA Open carry forces businesses to make tough decisions
Harlingen opens with the new open carry law, forcing several chain stores to ban openly carried handguns. H E B has posted signs stating openly carried guns are not allowed, citing trespass provisions under Penal Code Section 30 07. The article notes H E B is owned by Charles Butt and family and operates over 300 stores in Texas.
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Harlingen
H-E-B
Charles Butt & Family
Texas
Open carry rules at private businesses noted by H E B
Valleystar reports that low open carry is legal for private businesses if compliant signage is displayed, per a statement from H E B. The note clarifies signage requirements and enforcement may vary by location and jurisdiction.
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H-E-B
Mixed reactions to open carry law in Harlingen stores
Downtown business owners voiced mixed feelings as Harlingen goes live with the new open carry law. Mi Bella Mena of Antiques & Collectibles on Jackson Street questioned its impact on customers and safety while noting some indifference. The bill replaces the existing concealed handgun license and permits open carry where allowed.
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Harlingen
Mi Bella Mena
Antiques & Collectibles
Jackson Street
Mena
Immigration Actions Spark Nationwide Legal Battle in 2015
The 2015 Brownsville based dispute over Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration drew sharp national division. DACA and DAPA expanded relief from deportation for up to 4.9 million people, provoking lawsuits including Arpaio v. Obama filed in Washington, D.C., arguing added costs and harm to law enforcement.
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Barack Obama
U.S. Supreme Court
Brownsville
Obama
Congress
Maricopa County
Arizona
Joe Arpaio
Arpaio
Washington, D.C
RGV Citizen of the Year Recipients Highlighted
A local honors event names the RGV Citizen of the Year. One recipient stands out for exceptional kindness and mercy, drawing notable attention from Pope Francis.
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RGV
Pope Francis
Local hunter takes down 11 point buck this season end near
Mendoza bagged an 11 point white tailed buck measuring 20 inches wide this past Saturday two weeks before the deer season ends. The large deer was reportedly sighted in the local woods and taken with a single rifle shot.
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Mendoza
Have you recycled your Christmas tree this season
Photo of the day invites readers to consider recycling their Christmas trees, prompting reflection on disposal options and community programs. The caption directs attention to the A2 page for the full image and context.
Valley Morning Star closes for New Year's Day
The Valley Morning Star will close its business offices for New Year’s Day. Customer service will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 956-421-9800.
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Valley Morning Star
Undocumented Central American children surge to Rio Grande Valley
The Valley shelters see a rise in undocumented children from Central American countries fleeing violence. Since Oct 1, 4,973 children were apprehended along the Southwest border, with 3,036 in the Valley. In Oct 2014 the figures were lower at 2,519 and 1,547 respectively.
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Harlingen
U.S
Rio Grande Valley
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