A three-day event showcasing regional talent is underway. The 12th Annual South Texas International Film Festival began today and will run until Saturday. It is being held at the Edinburg Arts Culture, and Events Center.
The festival celebrates talent from the region, with opening night focusing on talent from the Rio Grande Valley.
Further details about the event are available from ValleyCentral, including information about the festival's schedule and activities.
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The Harlingen CISD Administration Building is seen in this undated photo. (Maricela Rodriguez/Valley Morning Star) H ARLINGEN — Taxes are going up in Harlingen. For the first time in years, the school district’s property tax rate’s climbing. Meanwhile, at City Hall city commissio...
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LONDON (AP) — Roma and Fenerbahce both ended long absences from the Champions League but neither could celebrate a winning return in a 1-1 draw on Thursday. Roma had missed seven Champions League seasons since reaching the last 16 in 2018-19, while Fenerbahce was last in Europe's...
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McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A federal judge on Thursday recommended that border wall construction near the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge remain paused until trespassing claims against the government’s construction contractors are resolved. After reviewing a lawsuit file...
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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Better Business Bureau Rio Grande Valley is advising consumers regarding a misleading Facebook post. According to the news release from the BBB Rio Grande Valley, the post is claiming that Habitat for Humanity is offering free roof installat...
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