Make Room for Play Lon C Hill Park renovation planned in Harlingen
City Manager Dan Serna outlines a major renovation and expansion of Lon C Hill Park to create a multi activity family gathering area. The project aims to elevate the park into a Rio Grande Valley standout and central social hub.
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Harlingen
Dan Serna
Lon C. Hill Park
Serna
Rio Grande Valley
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Lon C. Hill
County moves forward with coastal parks master plan
Cameron County acts on its Coastal Parks Master Plan after wording changes. Administrator David Garcia says the project costs about 23 million dollars, with Isla Blanca Park upgrades including a boardwalk cabanas and a picnic pavilion. Other tasks target relocating entrances Dolphin Cove redevelopment and RV site upgrades.
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South Padre Island
Cameron County
David Garcia
Isla Blanca Park
Dolphin Cove
Parks and Recreation
Isla Blanca
Strong turnout signals record Cameron runoff participation
Friday night ends the early voting period with Democratic runoff participation at 11 222 and Republican at 1 277 in Cameron County. Officials note this may yield the highest turnout seen in years, surpassing the 2012 high of 10 621 returning voters.
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Brownsville
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San Benito Robotics Contest Crowns Hidekel’s Team
115 students and leaders gathered for the San Benito CISC Robotics Competition at AUC Barari. Joseph Saave faced Hidekel Hernandez from Angela Leal Elementary as his team Lord of the Ring fought a wheeled Lego robot in a border clash. Hidekel’s team won after the final push, with Joseph praising the close matchup.
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Hidekel Hernandez
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Inside Native Milkweed Plant’s Wider Value D6
The feature notes milkweed’s role beyond supporting butterflies, highlighting ecological and practical benefits for gardens and landscapes. It discusses its importance in pollinator habitats, soil health, and sustainable planting choices for diverse readers.
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