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New play by UTPA prof stirs politics, sex

Jim McKone

Professor Eric Wiley has started a new breed of hot plays that enlarge The University of Texas-Pan American’s drama focus. The five actors all do great jobs in perhaps the most unique play in Pan American’s long history since the... Full story

Live Playoff Updates Tonight

RGVSports.com

Our sportswriters will have live updates from Valley playoffs games tonight. Follow this link for the updates at RGVSports.com... Full story

Movie review: New Moon

Amy Nichol Smith

It’s somewhat surprising so many Team Edward fans showed up to see The Twilight Saga: New Moon in the theaters at all, given the vampire Edward Cullen’s (Robert Pattinson) presence in the film was lacking. What may have made up for it... Full story

Latin pop trio from Mission release first album, music video

Zack Quaintance

In crafting the 12-track debut album Bendicion, Zeri aimed for a balance between accessibility and honesty. Zeri Ramirez, the Latin pop/rock trio’s lead singer and namesake, said his band wanted to entice fans with proven pop melodies and song... Full story

ANDY COMER: My trip to the carnival

Andy Comer

Call me simple-minded, but nothing gets my attention like bright, shiny objects. With that said, it should be no surprise that the carnivals sprouting up around the Valley, with their arrays of flashing lights mounted upon stomach-churning rides,... Full story

Dash of saffron can add bold flavor, color to the table

Amy Nichol Smith

A small pinch of saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, can turn a plain pot of rice into a luxurious treat. Saffron adds a bright pop of golden yellow to dishes, and a slightly bitter, honey-like flavor to food. The spice takes a great... Full story

Broken Border, Part Six: The Gaps

Over the last decade, state and federal officials have drenched the border in cash, spending billions of dollars to increase security and curtail the tide of drugs into the U.S., and flooded the region with guns, technology and equipment. “Our... Full story

Win an office party for your staff and co-workers

Zack Quaintance

It’s the holidays. And it’s time for family, tradition and seeing the guy from the next desk in a whole new light. It’s time for the office holiday party. Again this year, McAllen will host a massive gathering for small offices.... Full story

Broken Border, Part Five: Safer?

Gov. Rick Perry has said repeatedly that state-led border security efforts have produced a 65 percent drop in crime. He has used the statistic in campaign ads, in press conferences about border initiatives and even in his State of the State address... Full story

'2012' has worldwide box-office bang of $225M

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Doom spelled dollars at the box office as the global-disaster tale "2012" opened at No. 1 domestically with $65 million and pulled in $225 million worldwide. The Sony Pictures action saga tells the story of a scramble... Full story

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