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Analysis: Obama preoccupied with Bush

You’d hardly know George W. Bush is spending his days relaxing down in Texas. It feels like he’s still right here in Washington, given the current president’s almost daily repudiation of his predecessor’s policies.

Doctoral student explores history of blacks in the Valley

Black History Month events:

Mission residents gather for Parade of Oranges

MISSION — Sophia Flores gathered the puffy skirt of her ball gown and tiptoed around a cluster of tiny young girls before perching herself on a seat atop the float.

Thousands mount protest in streets of Reynosa

REYNOSA — Thousands of Reynosa residents picketed and blocked off streets here Saturday to protest the military presence in their city and the rising fees and taxes to import used vehicles from the United States.

Edinburg mayor opts against re-election bid

EDIBNURG — Joe’s bowing out.

UT System to begin search for new UTPA president

EDINBURG — The University of Texas-Pan American’s interim leader hopes to continue the momentum started under the direction of his predecessor as the University of Texas System begins a nationwide search for a new UTPA president.

Saturday’s Texas Lottery results

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Star poll results for January 31, 2009

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Valley Baptist finally rebounding from Dolly

HARLINGEN – Last year was a turbulent time for Valley Baptist Health System, and the troubles might not be over yet.The system’s Harlingen facility sustained about $25 million in damages from Hurricane Dolly, at one point forcing 13 of the facility’s

Resident: Annex rules broken

HARLINGEN – City and Cameron County officials did not follow state law during the annexation of an area west of Harlingen, one resident of the area claims.Charles Lee, who said he lives part of the year in a mobile home park on Palm Vista Drive, said